"Rolled Chords" Technique | Fingerstyle Lesson | Printable PDF Tab/Sheet Music (Patreon)

Hi friends,

I often receive requests about this technique I use in my arrangements so I prepared this little lesson about "rolled chords".

What is it?

The notes of a chord can be played in two ways. We can play them simultaneously, and this is the block chord, or we can play the notes with a quick arpeggio, this is a rolled chord.

What is it for?

I use them as an ornament, I play them to make the chord more musical and harmonious but there is also an important reason. Playing a rolled chord allows me to highlight and bring emphasis to the note of the melody, which is the highest of the chord.

How you do it?

You just have to perform a fast arpeggio from the bass to the high note of the chord. If your fingers are agile you can do it easily, otherwise you have to train by first playing the arpeggio very slowly, and then trying to speed it up.

At the end of the video I show you how to roll the chords slowly and then a little faster.

Good playing!