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Hotel California - Student Worksheet

When playing a chordal programme at advanced higher level the candidate is required to arpeggiate through a chord progression.
Fig. 1 shows an example of this. (In the exam you will play this x2)

At bar 17 you will begin to strum - fig. 2 shows the strumming pattern to be used. Remember once through the pattern for
each chord.

When learning any strumming pattern it is best to break it down, and gradually build it together - say the strum strokes aloud

At bar 36 you will need to show some ability to incorporate some movement in the bass - fig. 3 will show you how this is achieved.
Notice the Bassline moves in steps in between the chord strums.

This must be practised slowly and isolated first. Be sure you can play it smoothly before attempting to connect it to the strumming
pattern. I advise all down strums here but feel free to experiment and find a way that is comfortable for you - but remember to
use your ears and make sure it sounds smooth and clear.
 At Bar 41 you will return to arpeggiating the chords (fig. 1) but when you get to the F major chord begin to strum down on the
bottom 3 strings creating a build up - do this throughout F, C, Dm and E chords gradually getting louder - (see video)

Following this is our last section, where you will arpeggiate the chords again but in another way - see fig. 4
Be sure to take note of the picking here - you will need to follow this closely if you are going to build up the speed efficiently.

Fig. 4

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