ARPEGGIO · ON VIOLIN
B Augmented Triad
Root, major 3rd, augmented 5th — symmetric, ambiguous. Whole-tone parent triad.
Tempo120 bpm
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
Keyboard — chord tones
Questions
What notes are in the B Augmented Triad arpeggio?
The B Augmented Triad arpeggio uses the chord tones B, D♯, F𝄪, B, voiced low-to-high in root position.
What's the Augmented Triad arpeggio formula?
Root, major 3rd, augmented 5th. Three notes — symmetric, ambiguous.
When do I use the Augmented Triad arpeggio?
Root, major 3rd, augmented 5th — symmetric, ambiguous. Whole-tone parent triad.
How do I practise B Augmented Triad on Violin?
Practise the B Augmented Triad arpeggio in two octaves on Violin, ascending and descending. Start at 60 BPM, build to performance tempo only when the fingering is clean.
What exercises drill the Augmented Triad arpeggio?
Hanon, Czerny, Beyer, and Burgmüller all include arpeggio drills at every grade. For jazz, work the Augmented Triad arpeggio through ii-V-I in all 12 keys (the classic Aebersold drill).