9. Closing Remarks.

Many students, even advanced ones, are inefficient in their chordal rythym technique. This is because too much time is spent lifting, shifting, and replacing fingers on the fretboard. Practicing and applying the concept of Pivot Notes can really help to overcome this deficiency. When more advanced chord progressions are encountered, such as in jazz, be-bop, and intricate rock songs, pivot notes become critical to a guitarist's survival.