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

The shimmering brilliance of arpeggios coloring the global music scene.

From the UK’s U2 and Coldplay to America’s Sting and Louis Armstrong, countless artists have woven a beautiful world of broken chords.

From the delicate guitar resonance that stirs the heart in “And I Love Her” to the Grammy-winning “Clocks,” these gems have been cherished across generations.

Like ascending a staircase of sound into the sky, let us guide you into the graceful world of melodies woven by arpeggios.

[Arpeggios] Beautiful Masterpieces of Western Music: Exquisite Guitar Sounds (21–30)

Don’t Know WhyNorah Jones

A singing voice that gently cradles the heart, and delicate piano spinning broken chords.

Hailing from the United States, Norah Jones captivated the world with her 2002 debut album, “Come Away With Me.” Among its tracks, this piece—an exquisite cover of a song by Jesse Harris—sets a bittersweet yet tender feeling to a beautiful melody that inexplicably draws you in.

Rooted in jazz yet warmed by shades of pop and country, its sound leaves listeners with a gentle calm.

Winning three of the major Grammy Awards in 2003, this work is one that quietly keeps you company on long, peaceful nights, or in moments when you’re thinking of someone dear.

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Stay (I Missed You)Lisa Loeb

Lisa Loeb “Stay (I Missed You)” Music Video
Stay (I Missed You)Lisa Loeb

One of the signature works by American singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb, opening with delicate guitar arpeggios.

The song grips you with a structure in which the vocals steadily grow in power, as if emotions are welling up.

Its lyrics, which earnestly portray lingering feelings and regret toward a former partner, delve deep into the self while carrying a universal resonance that many can relate to.

The track drew attention as the ending song for the 1994 film “Reality Bites” and was included on the soundtrack.

Remarkably, as an artist without a record deal at the time, Loeb achieved the feat of holding the No.

1 spot on the U.S.

singles chart for three consecutive weeks in August 1994.

Why not give it a listen on a night when you want to soak in a beautiful melody or when you’re feeling a little wistful?

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[Arpeggio] Beautiful Western music masterpieces. Exquisite guitar sounds (31–40)

AffirmationGeorge Benson

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.

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

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.

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What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong

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?

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FAKE LOVE (Rocking Vibe Mix)BTS

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!

Murakami Shinpei
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I Feel LoveDonna Summer, Giorgio Moroder

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

“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.

Murakami Shinpei
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In conclusion

The beautiful melodies woven by arpeggios have captivated hearts across eras and borders.

From the innovative sounds of U2 and Coldplay, to the familiar melodies of the Beatles, and the dazzling piano tones crafted by classical masters—the radiance of arpeggios, these jewels of music, delivers a profound thrill to our hearts.

Take this opportunity to discover a gem of a song that resonates with you.