[Arpeggio] Beautiful masterpieces of Western music. Exquisite guitar sounds.

And I Love HerThe Beatles

And I Love Her (Remastered 2009)

The Beatles’ 1963 song “And I Love Her.” Its pleasant sound comes from the gentle, twinkling tone of a nylon-string guitar arpeggio.

This piece is often assigned to beginners at arpeggios and even to novice guitarists.

With strumming, arpeggios, and a solo, it’s a sweet track that folk guitar fans will find irresistible.

The arpeggio pattern is fundamental—holding the chord shapes while expressing it with the right hand—so if you play guitar, it’s a great one to try learning by ear.

Shine (Acoustic)Muse

Shine (Acoustic)

The 2001 song “Shine” by the rock band Muse.

The dreamlike synthesizer sound is the heart of this track, and tied to that mysterious tone you can hear the sound of flowing water, gentle vocals, and what seems like guitar arpeggios.

This dreamy piece unfolds into an emotional section in the latter half with busy strumming, making for the best ensemble and the best drama.

Personally, I love closing my eyes and soaking in the lingering afterglow once it’s over.

AffirmationGeorge Benson

Affirmation

This is a track where you can savor the fluid playing of jazz-fusion guitar great George Benson.

Also known by its Japanese title “Watashi no Shuchō” (“Affirmation/My Assertion”), the piece is actually a cover of a song by the blind guitarist and Spanish-guitar virtuoso José Feliciano.

Unlike Feliciano’s classical fingerstyle approach, Benson delivers a jazz arrangement characterized by reverse-angle picking.

Beyond the smooth shimmer of the arpeggios, his impeccably precise technique unleashes a stream of superb phrases that will undoubtedly leave you enthralled.

What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong

What a Wonderful World

The signature song of Louis Armstrong, known by the nickname “Satchmo,” is What a Wonderful World.

It’s also well known in Japan under the title Kono Subarashiki Sekai (This Wonderful World).

While the song is strongly associated with Satchmo’s distinctive vocals, the arpeggios played on a gut-string guitar play an important role.

Such guitar is rarely used in jazz, but without those soft, gentle arpeggios, don’t you think the atmosphere of the song would be quite different?

FAKE LOVE (Rocking Vibe Mix)BTS

FAKE LOVE (Rocking Vibe Mix)

BTS is an idol group from South Korea.

They are musicians from Korea who are active on the world stage.

Their individual vocal abilities are excellent, and their rich expressiveness may be one of the reasons for their popularity.

The song “FAKE LOVE” is also a piece with such expressive depth, and the arpeggio that appears in the intro is particularly captivating.

The classic rock approach—dropping into an arpeggio and then unfolding into a blast of sound—is really cool!

Cello Suite #1 In G, PreludeJ.S.Bach

Cello Suite #1 In G, Prelude

An undisputed classic by Bach! Everyone has surely heard it at least once.

This piece, too, is built around arpeggios at its core.

Bach’s unique melodies and refined scales even evoke a mood that connects to modern music.

People often say Bach’s music relates to dance music and rock, and I think that description fits—his sound was truly ahead of its time.

In the end, I feel a single-voice piano tone is the most suitable timbre to enjoy this piece.

I Feel LoveDonna Summer, Giorgio Moroder

Donna Summer & Giorgio Moroder – I Feel Love 12″ Extended

“The Queen of Disco,” American singer Donna Summer.

Her 1977 release “I Feel Love.

” It’s a track defined by a synthesizer sequence thrust so far to the forefront it could almost be called aggressive.

The melody is a refrain studded with chords—almost an arpeggio.

A gritty, hard-edged synth sound paired with moody vocals makes for a track that still feels astonishingly innovative and impactful today.