GUEST COLUMNIST:

MIKE SHOUSE

Mixing Modes & Arpeggios

Modes and arpeggios work well together. This lick starts on F moving to G Aeolian. We play up the neck in a 3 note per string sequence till we reach 4 octaves to the 15th fret G. Next we finish with a G minor arpeggio. Try this idea using other modes and their corresponding arpeggios.

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