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Just trying to make sure I got it. The numbering pattern means you play same numbers together in progression up the fretboard. I though and arpeggio was thump the root note then run the fingers (I,m,a) up and down the top three strings. What is that called?
The, thought, thumb. 
Hi Ralph,
Even though it is grade 7 (I have no idea what you are on)âŚfrom this lesson and the 3 below I think it is explained very clearly and made it clear to me how it was and what you can do with it, very probably I will not be the best order (so more experienced people please correct me if needed ) for most students, but after these lessons I only saw the light come on regarding this whole concept⌠Iâm going to throw myself from today after a long delay on the ARPEGGIATORâŚbrrr.
https://www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/starting-arpeggios-in-the-blues-bl-805
Good luck and I hope things clear up for you nowâŚ
Greetings,Rogier
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do you mean the the formula?
R ^ 3 ^ 5 ^ 7
(of The Major Scale)
Or the finger numbers?
The formula are the steps in the major scale.
If you donât understand this yet, You might want to step back and get the basic major scale theory down first. It is crucial knowledge to almost everything that follows that requires a little background in theory so I strongly recommend it.
If you mean the numbers of the fingers: Where you start depends on the pattern. They are chosen to be tohught in these chunks because they make sense in comparison to the corresponding major scale shapes; in other words, it isnât just random chuncks of the fretboard.
You can slide the Major arpeggio shapes over the major scale shapes and you will notice only notes 1,3,5 and 7 of the major scale are used an no notes of the arpeggio fall out of the pattren of the major scale. Logical, as the major apreggio only uses notes that occur in the major scale.
Sounds like flamenco technique strumming? 
The numbers in the chord box diagram refer to the fingering. The root note is highlighted in red. If you know the intervals on the fretboard, you can figure out which scale degrees are fretted. The notes are played one by one starting with the lowest root note.
The text says, âHere are the 5 positions of the Major 7th Arpeggios. Make sure you practice playing the related chord, then the arpeggio and then the chord againâŚâ It would be very helpful if the ârelated chord(s), or an example chord,â were listed along with each arpeggio shape, please. Also, I would find it more useful to have each chord harmonic number listed (i.e. 1, 3, 5, 7) in each circle, instead of the finger number.
These arpeggio patterns donât have open strings, which means they are movable along the fretboard to the desired root note/chord.
Arpeggios are played from the lowest note to the highest in order. Pattern 1 starts on the root note so itâs the easiest to figure out. In the case of a C major arpeggio, you would play the notes C, E, G, B, C, E, G, B, C, i.e. 1, 3, 5, 7, 1, 3, 5, 7, 1. The same applies to the other patterns as well even though their lowest note might not be the root note (1st scale degree). Knowing the intervals on the fretboard will aid you knowing which scale degree you are playing.
Hi Jozsef,
Thanks for your reply.
I understand the patters are movable, but, for example, the Maj7 Arpeggio Pattern 1, refers to an âE-shapedâ chord, but I donât see how an E-shaped chord fits that patter. An example âmovableâ chord for each of Patterns 1 through 5, would help, please.
Thanks,
Bill
The E-shape barre chord and the arpeggios all lie within the pattern. Hopefully, the animation below will help.
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HI Bill
The terminology âE-shapeâ comes from a broader way of looking at how the guitar fretboard is organised. The whole concept has been dubbed the CAGED System for each of the shapes of the open or âcowboyâ chords- - -for each of the open chord shapes there is a movable Barre CHord Shape. Some are practical and easily used like the âE-Shapeâ and " A shape" others like âG Shapeâ and âC Shapeâ are less practical and less used. The point is that within these moveable chord shapes all the different scales, arpeggios and triads can be found. . . There is FAR TOO MUCH information on the internet about CAGED System for guitar. If you do a google search you will certainly be overwhelmed with information on it. Justin has lessons on this in his more advanced grades. Here is his introductory look at the CAGED system for your info:
Pretty sure youâll find all you need to get started with this concept at that link.
Hoping this was helpful.
Regards,
J
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