PAMI Arpeggio Pattern

Note: This arpeggio pattern may be played on 4 strings, or as a “tremolo”, with AMI all on the same string.

Quick Review:

(P Starts out on the string. A, M, and I all play on the same string for the tremolo.)

P Plays, alternates with A.
A Plays, M and I throw out.
M Plays.
I Plays, alternates with P.

Full Lesson:

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