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Broaden Up Your Reach!!
(23 Aug 04)
More 3/4nps patterns and sequences
The next shape we're going to check out is another fairly easy one. This time, we'll work on a major sounding single string idea. We'll have a whole step between the first and the 2nd, and another whole step between the 2nd and 3rd note; to top it off the 4nps idea, we'll have a half step between the 3rd and the last note of the single string shape.
Be sure to practice the shape slowly as your fingers may not be familiar with the stretch. The hybrid pattern will be the same this time: 4nps - 3nps, and it will repeat itself on the rest of the strings in this same fashion.
In this first sequence, we start with a descending run (D, C#, B, A); to make the stretch easier, just lift your 4th finger from the string as you reach for the last note of the descending pattern (A) with your first finger. Reverse the procedure when going up the string.
In the last two sequences, some hammer-on/pull-offs are suggested for ease of execution; however, if you feel comfortable picking all the notes, it's up to you. Also, the tempo is only a suggestion; you may want to practice slowly at first and try to build up speed as you increase the clicks in the metronome. Also, there are some 3nps ascending/descending sixteenth-note runs to put emphasis on the 3nps part of the sequence.
Harder sequences
To close up our 3np/4nps workout, I'll leave you with some of the harder single note sequences of the 4nps pattern, of course, combined with the good ol' 3nps scale. Be sure to practice slowly, because some of the sequences have weird stretches for the left hand. Be sure to warm up your left hand before attempting any long finger stretch.
Notice that in the last one sequence, I threw in some chromatics just for fun. Play them using strict alternate picking to make the passage sound crispy and in time.
With this new technical approach to scales, I hope to broaden your perspective of the fretboard and technique in general. I don't mean to change the way you play by any means; I just thought this new concept was cool and decided to share with you. If you have any comments or ideas about this, please feel free to post in the forums.
See you next time.
PS.: Here's the PowerTab version of all Examples and Exercises: Broaden_Up_Reach.ptb
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David is a guitarist from Venezuela, South America and he has been playing guitar for 10 years. He enjoys playing almost any style, but prefers classical music, modern fusion and progressive rock. Currently he's gathering musicians for a prog metal proyect, as well as finishing his University studies to become a journalist. He likes writing, playing guitar, sports and transcribing music.
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