Arpeggios: Building Blocks

From single string clarity to full fretboard freedom.


If you have ever looked at arpeggios and thought “I kind of get it… but I can’t play them anywhere on the neck”, this guide will fix that.


Arpeggios: Building Blocks takes you from the ground up: one string, two strings, three strings, CAGED shapes, and full three octave patterns. Each concept is explained visually and applied musically, giving you a clear, reliable roadmap through every major scale arpeggio.


No fluff. No shred guru jargon. Just clean diagrams, simple theory, and fretboard friendly pathways you can actually play.

What you will learn


1. The core theory (made practical)


  • Major, minor, diminished and augmented triads
  • All seventh arpeggios: maj7, dominant 7, min7, half dim7, full dim7
  • How thirds stack and how other intervals and patterns change as you move across the strings.



2. Single string mastery


Arpeggios laid out note by note so you see and feel the structure: R, 3, 5, 7, before moving into shapes.


Perfect for internalising the sound of each type.



3. Two string and three string patterns


You will learn both "1-2" and "2-1" arpeggio patterns, plus all the inversions.


This is where shapes become musical: mini sweeps, triplet patterns, and chord tone targeting.



4. Three octave arpeggios (the big picture)


A full system for linking low, middle and high string pairs using consistent octave shapes.


Once you understand this, the neck stops feeling like six separate strings and starts feeling like one connected map.



5. CAGED triad and seventh arpeggios


A complete visual breakdown of every arpeggio type inside the C, A, G, E, D shapes.


Great for players already comfortable with CAGED chords but unsure how to turn them into fluid, melodic lines.



6. Real practice frameworks


Each chapter gives you structured drills:

  • Static Root cycles
  • Inversions
  • Playing through keys
  • Rhythmic variations
  • X in a row sequences
  • Progression based drills


These are the things that actually build fretboard fluency, not just memorising shapes.

Theory, Technique, Application


With Ry's unique Interval Colour System you'll progressively learn the theory behind each arpeggio type, and gradually expand your visualization from a single string to three-octave patterns spanning the entire fretboard


Who this is for


Explorers
If you are new to arpeggios or only know a few shapes, this ebook gives you the missing clarity: intervals, shapes, and how it all connects.


Navigators
If you already know chords, modes, CAGED, or pentatonics, this gives you the next level structure: linking patterns, multi octave vision, and clean movement across the neck.

What is included

  • 140 plus pages of clear explanations and fretboard diagrams
  • Full triad and seventh arpeggio systems
  • Multi octave patterns across the entire neck
  • CAGED based arpeggios
  • Practice frameworks for months of guided learning
  • TAB plus notation
  • Colour coded Interval System for instant visual clarity


What you will be able to do


✔ Play every major scale arpeggio anywhere on the fretboard
✔ Understand how each pattern is built (not just memorised)
✔ Move shapes across string sets with confidence
✔ Target chord tones when improvising
✔ Use inversions to create better melodic movement
✔ Connect arpeggios to real progressions, musically not mechanically
✔ Build your own shapes from theory plus fretboard logic


By the end, you will not just know arpeggios, you will see them, hear them, and use them.

About the author

Ry Naylor is a guitarist and educator who specialises in clear, visual explanations that make the fretboard feel simple. His books and courses have helped thousands of players build real confidence and musical understanding.


If you like guitar guidance that feels logical and easy to use, this book will suit you perfectly.

What students are saying


Ry Naylor’s command of music theory and his unique visual presentation has expanded my understanding and utilization of the fretboard. It has unlocked a new perspective for me and bridged the seemingly disparate gaps between theory and application. I highly recommend his courses and books to guitar players of at any stage.”


Troy Sofinowski, USA


"I've worked my way through Ry Naylor's video courses and other publications. The Arpeggios Building Blocks is another excellent resource to better understand music in general and further explore the fretboard. 

I highly recommend this latest offering from Ry, it has already advanced my musical knowledge."


Dennis Chugh, USA


"Ry's breakdown of arpeggios was an invaluable resource for my playing. It broke down a tremendous amount of info in a very clear and digestible manner.

I could spend the next two years just working through the info he presented in this resource. My improvisational playing has improved exponentially as well as my ability to compose my own songs.

Seriously, do yourself a favor and dive in NOW with Ry."


Jonathan Staves, USA


"Ry runs the rule on arpeggios from the major scale theory and teases out the various ways to identify, play, manipulate, and create playing options of 3 and 4 arpeggios all over the fretboard without losing the reader.

As with all Ry courses, you get lots of exercises to test your progress with a comprehensive workbook.

Excellent value for money."


Gordon Lynch, UK

Fretboard charts for your practice

In addition to the 148-page eBook you will also get:

  • Fretboard Charts - a 42-page reference PDF in full colour summarising all the concepts covered in the book for ease of reference
  • Fretboard Charts (Grayscale printer-friendly version)

Ready to unlock the fretboard?


Click Buy Now and start building arpeggios that sound good, not just look good on paper.


A one-time purchase. Lifetime access.


Perfect for self practice or as a long term reference guide.

Before you buy...

  • Please note that this product is sold as a digital download (PDF).
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  • As the product is delivered upon confirmation of purchase, I am unable to offer any refund