Marco Mendez - Tips and Techniques

Playing a Chromatic Run

Definition:

Sometimes you might to connect two notes via a Chromatic Run for an effect. The run can be as short as 3 notes or as long as you want to connect your two notes.

How to create the Runs:

The SECRET to playing a Chromatic Run is to know your starting note, your finishing note of the run and most importantly, to know your FINGERING !

This PDF file

explains in detail how to accomplish this.

 

This video link

demonstrates the technique, which can make anyone sound like a professional.
 

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