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MIKE SHOUSE

Diatonic Arpeggios


Each note of the major scale has a corresponding mode and arpeggio(chord). Try using them together in your playing. This example is in A minor. Starting with an A minor arpeggio we play back down in the A aeolian mode to G. We then play a Gmaj arpeggio and play back down with G mixolydian to F. Next is an Fmaj arpeggio playing down with F lydian ending with an E min arpeggio moving up the neck in 3 voicings ending with the highest E on the 24th fret.


Mike Shouse has been playing for over 15 years. Attended G.I.T. of Hollywood, CA in 1992. Versed in many aspects of guitar. Favorites are Instrumental Rock, Classical, Flamenco and Blues. Favorite guitarist is Satriani, Vaughan, Malmsteen and Zack Wylde. In 2001 Mike released his debut instrumental CD, “Enter the Soul” on his record label SPEKTRUM PRODUCTIONS. A full time art teacher, composer, part-time actor and indie film producer Mike still finds the time to teach lessons to friends and at a local college. You can check Mike's music and movies out at www.mikeshousemusic.com and at www.foreverinblackhills.com. Email Mike at mike@mikeshousemusic.com