A♭ Diminished Triad
Root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th — unstable, leaning. Common as a passing or ii° / vii° harmony.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
What notes are in the A♭ Diminished Triad arpeggio?
The A♭ Diminished Triad arpeggio uses the chord tones A♭, C♭, E𝄫, A♭, voiced low-to-high in root position.
What's the Diminished Triad arpeggio formula?
Root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th. Three notes — unstable, leaning.
When do I use the Diminished Triad arpeggio?
Root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th — unstable, leaning. Common as a passing or ii° / vii° harmony.
How do I practise A♭ Diminished Triad on Alto?
Practise the A♭ Diminished Triad arpeggio in two octaves on Alto, ascending and descending. Start at 60 BPM, build to performance tempo only when the fingering is clean.
What exercises drill the Diminished Triad arpeggio?
Hanon, Czerny, Beyer, and Burgmüller all include arpeggio drills at every grade. For jazz, work the Diminished Triad arpeggio through ii-V-I in all 12 keys (the classic Aebersold drill).