More About Scales and Chords
By now, you should have a fairly good idea of how to find a fingering for a scale or arpeggio based on its formula. The following example shows two more arpeggios which are commonly used in Rock– the minor seventh (m7) and the major sixth (6). For each one, the formula and pattern 1 fingering is shown, but once you know the degrees for each arpeggio, you should learn it in all five patterns.
The C Minor Seventh Chord (Cm7)
The C Major Sixth Chord (C6)
Memorizing Sounds and Fingerings
The best way to memorize the degrees of any scale or arpeggio is to name them out loud or preferably sing them as you play them. Once you can do this while watching your left hand, close your eyes and visualize the notes as you sing and play them. Then move on to the next fingering (Pattern 2) and go through the same process. Continue this until you are comfortable with all five fingering patterns for the scale or arpeggio you are working on. Once you instinctively know the sounds and fingerings, it becomes much easier to incorporate anything new into your playing.
