How to Play Arpeggios on Electric Guitar

With variations to switch things up

Marc Seal takes us step-by-step through this electric guitar exercise to improve pick leading (leading the pick to the next string) and chord progressions. He offers many variations too so you can switch things up a bit.

Marc Seal is an Elixir® Strings endorsing artist, Taylor Guitars product specialist and host of The Ultimate Guitar Show. Learn more at marcseal.com.

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Elixir Strings always sound stellar and really last! Because of the coating, they always feel like a new set of strings to me. Honestly, I love them!Marc Seal

Strings Played

Electric Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB® Coating, Light Gauge
Acoustic Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB® Coating, Medium Gauge

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    Electric Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Coating
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