ARPEGGIO · ON TENOR
C♯ Minor Triad
Root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th — the minor triad. Softer / darker counterpart to the major triad.
Tempo120 bpm
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
Keyboard — chord tones
Questions
What notes are in the C♯ Minor Triad arpeggio?
The C♯ Minor Triad arpeggio uses the chord tones C♯, E, G♯, C♯, voiced low-to-high in root position.
What's the Minor Triad arpeggio formula?
Root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th. Three notes — the minor triad.
When do I use the Minor Triad arpeggio?
Root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th — the minor triad. Softer / darker counterpart to the major triad.
How do I practise C♯ Minor Triad on Tenor?
Practise the C♯ Minor Triad arpeggio in two octaves on Tenor, ascending and descending. Start at 60 BPM, build to performance tempo only when the fingering is clean.
What exercises drill the Minor Triad arpeggio?
Hanon, Czerny, Beyer, and Burgmüller all include arpeggio drills at every grade. For jazz, work the Minor Triad arpeggio through ii-V-I in all 12 keys (the classic Aebersold drill).