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Vintage Guitar
Magazine
Presents:
FRETPRINTS
by Wolf Marshall
Subject: Slick Slurring With The Sultan |
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Fig.2.
This
energetic phrase
contains the quick
pull-off arpeggio riffs
which Mark made famous
in solos like "Sultans
of Swing." These rolling
figures are typically
arranged across two
strings to favor his
fingerpicking approach.
The phrase is based on
relentless repetitions
of a four 16th-note
pattern unit played on
each beat. Only two
basic fingering shapes,
one minor and one major,
are used in the four-bar
section. Note the
melodic chord outlining
of a D minor-C major-B
flat major progression
throughout.
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These
arpeggio patterns rely
on the song's underlying
harmony, reflect Mark's
understated virtuosity,
and illustrate his
exploitation of chord
shapes to generate good
melodies. Again use the
bridge and middle pickup
tone and a hint of echo.
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