LEAD PLAYING EXERCISE-apply arpeggios,scales,and modes over a Dmajor jam-w/matching jam track PDF

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In this example we have a I – VI – II – V progression in the key of D major. All the chords are common to the key of D major so you can utilize the D major scale over the whole progression as D major relates to all the chords. That is one road to take. Another road is to play over each chord individually with a different scale or arpeggio as it relates to that one individual chord that you are playing over. Print out the PDF file as I list some suggestions of a few scales, modes, and arpeggios that work over the given chords. Some arpeggios are also drawn out so you can see them on paper and put them in your reference library. There is a myriad of options and I list just a few to get you started, so get creative. Remember to listen carefully for the chord changes and try to end your phrases on strong chord tones. Mix things up – perhaps play through the changes at first utilizing all D major scales as that relates to all and then switch and practice playing over each chord. Practice with the jam track and really work on treating each chord like a separate event.

Have fun and try to build melodic ideas and play off yourself. Find the magic and then repeat the hip licks , vary them a little each time but keep going back to that melody lines. Remember, its rhythm, repetition and melody that will draw listeners into your solo - you want to engage the listener and draw them into what you are doing on the guitar.

Here is me playing over the jam using the jam track and playing the scales, modes, and arpeggios that I outline in this written lesson. Listen for the arpeggios and how I play both what relates to all (D major scales over all chords), and also play over each chord - treating each chord like a separate event - check it out by clicking HERE on this link