the 6th to 9th chord runs

The 6th To 9th Chord Runs
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These are great sounding licks that build on the previous swing arpeggio lesson. I like to play these as three-note at a time runs that simply take the 6th chord and chromatically walk down to essentially the same shape that now becomes the 9th chord.

This approach is based loosely on the Memphis stylings of Chuck Berry, and his predecessor, T Bone Walker. It also very much simulates a lot of what some of the Western swing lap steel Hawaiian guitar players played, such as Herb Remington, Jerry Byrd and Speedy West.

Please take note of when and where we make the change to different sets of strings, and their new positions. After awhile, you should be able to find these rather quickly, and be able to get in and out of the 3-note shapes. Itll definitely take some real practice, so please put your mind and fingers to the task! Hope you enjoy! Enjoy!

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[jimu57]

I am a bass player but just learned something I can do as 3rd or 5th harmony fills. Cool!

[tunefultony]

A great lesson from the master. I use very few 3 string chords.......that is to change, after this lesson.

[DaveBoldGuitar]

Good one Arlen. Very useful stuff!

[LetsLearnSomeGuitar]

Great lesson! This kinda stuff goes a

long way.

[freak49]

good lesson, man. I always recognized all those shapes as minor triads. That's the thing I love about guitar - there's always something new to learn!

[McRgaara]

well...that was sexy.....

[BongHooitz]

Awww man, that was awesome!!!

[benzuckerman]

Thanks Arlen - you rock! Love your videos.

Weren't you always a Fender guy? Just curious....

[elzeko]

Outstanding. This is TASTE!

[Korsaro1]

Thanks , magnifico sample