C Major Triad
Root, major 3rd, perfect 5th — the bright, stable triad at the heart of common-practice tonality.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the C Major Triad arpeggio?
The C Major Triad arpeggio uses the chord tones C, E, G, C, voiced low-to-high in root position.
What's the Major Triad arpeggio formula?
Root, major 3rd, perfect 5th. Three notes — the major triad.
When do I use the Major Triad arpeggio?
Root, major 3rd, perfect 5th — the bright, stable triad at the heart of common-practice tonality.
How do I practise C Major Triad on Piano?
Practise the C Major Triad arpeggio in two octaves on Piano, ascending and descending. Start at 60 BPM, build to performance tempo only when the fingering is clean.
What exercises drill the Major Triad arpeggio?
Hanon, Czerny, Beyer, and Burgmüller all include arpeggio drills at every grade. For jazz, work the Major Triad arpeggio through ii-V-I in all 12 keys (the classic Aebersold drill).