Three string arpeggios - Fingering pattern
Is there any thumb rule that is applied when playing 3 string arpeggios with regard to fingering pattern? For example if I play B diminished arpeggio (3rd string - 10 fret, 2nd string - 12th fret, 1st string - 10th and 13th frets) should I be using the first and second fingers for the 3rd and 2nd strings OR should I be using first and third fingers OR It does not make a difference?
# 1
Are you playing the 13th fret with a hammer-on? Or are you finger picking it. This is what I'm picturing you're doing:
Fret: 10-12-10-13-10-12-10
String: 3--2---1--1--1--2---3
Fret: 10-12-10-13-10-12-10
String: 3--2---1--1--1--2---3
# 2
Originally Posted by: hunter1801Are you playing the 13th fret with a hammer-on? Or are you finger picking it. This is what I'm picturing you're doing:
Fret: 10-12-10-13-10-12-10
String: 3--2---1--1--1--2---3
hunter1801,
I would most likely be pulling off from the 13th fret after I'm done with the first 3 notes going downwards.
When you say finger picking I'm assuming you mean hybrid picking (Pick+Finger) or I think its also referred to as Chicken picking. Am I right?
I would be using a pick straight through.
Just wanted to make sure if using the ring finger on the B string is OK.
# 3
Ohhh, I see what you're saying.
The way you worded made me think you were picking it with just your fingers. I thought you were asking if there was a rule for your actual THUMB that you were using. Anyways, I think its what feels most comfortable for you in the end, but using your first and third fingers on the first and second notes would make more sense so you don't have to stretch at all if you used your first and second fingers. That would leave you with a hammer on/pull off on the high E string with your first and fourth (pinkie) finger.
Is there any thumb rule that is applied when playing 3 string arpeggios with regard to fingering pattern?
The way you worded made me think you were picking it with just your fingers. I thought you were asking if there was a rule for your actual THUMB that you were using. Anyways, I think its what feels most comfortable for you in the end, but using your first and third fingers on the first and second notes would make more sense so you don't have to stretch at all if you used your first and second fingers. That would leave you with a hammer on/pull off on the high E string with your first and fourth (pinkie) finger.
# 4
Originally Posted by: hunter1801Ohhh, I see what you're saying.
The way you worded made me think you were picking it with just your fingers. I thought you were asking if there was a rule for your actual THUMB that you were using. Anyways, I think its what feels most comfortable for you in the end, but using your first and third fingers on the first and second notes would make more sense so you don't have to stretch at all if you used your first and second fingers. That would leave you with a hammer on/pull off on the high E string with your first and fourth (pinkie) finger.
Sometimes I don't phrase my sentences well.
Thanks though!!
# 5
