Arpeggios

Arpeggios are common patterns across all styles of music. Practicing arpeggios can be beneficial for improved pitch accuracy during skips and for improving pitch accuracy during vocal runs.

How It Works

The low tonic and dominant are played, followed by high dominants to provide harmonic context.

Method 1 (Start here)

  1. Listen
  2. Listen
  3. Audiate
  4. Listen
  5. Audiate (repeat steps 5-8)

Method 2 (When you can successfully audiate every time)

  1. Listen
  2. Listen
  3. Audiate
  4. Listen
  5. Sing (repeat steps 5-7)
  6. Check

Happy Practicing!

Exercises

Root Position

Major Triad Minor Triad Major-Major 7th Minor-Minor 7th