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Lesson 23 - Arpeggios |
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I. Index
1. Introduction
2. C Major Chord Arpeggio
3. Steps to Play the Arpeggio
4. Conclusion
II. Content
1. IntroductionIn this lesson, you will be playing arpeggios. Arpeggios are just chords that are played one note at a time instead of together. You will be playing arpeggios with the C major chord.
2. C Major Chord ArpeggioLet's just go ahead and take a look at an animation of the C major arpeggio. Notice that every note played are notes of the C major chord; C, E, and G.
3. Steps to Play the ArpeggioYou will be playing through four octaves of C major chords, and then ending it at the top of the piano keyboard with a single C note. Then you will head back down the piano keyboard through the same four octaves of C major chords. Here's a step by step explanation on how to play the C major chord arpeggio.
Step 1: Start with your left hand in C position, two C's below Middle C. Start with your right hand in C position on an octave higher than your left hand, or one C below Middle C.
Step 2: Play the first C major chord with your left hand.
Step 3: Play the second C major chord with your right hand.
Step 4: Cross your left hand over your right hand to reach for and play the third C major chord.
Step 5: Pass your right hand under your left hand to reach for and play the fourth C major chord.
Step 6: Cross your left hand over your right hand to reach for and play C. Do not move your right hand; you still need to use it.
Step 7: Now you have to go back down towards your starting position. With your right hand in the position you last left it, play the fourth C major chord.
Step 8: Cross your left hand over you right hand and play the third C major chord.
Step 9: Cross your right hand over your left hand and play the second C major chord.
Step 10: This is the last step! Pass your left hand under your right hand and play the first C major chord. You're done! You should be back at the position you started with. Congratulations!
4. ConclusionYou have just played the C major arpeggio! This exercise will help improve your hand coordination tremendously.
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