Practicing Arpeggios

[le-gasp]

Hi,

I am trying to think of or find an effiective way to learn arpeggios. This is the goal my teacher gave me.
"write out and play in 2 different positions the following arpeggios"
Maj
Min
Maj7
Min 7
6
Min 6

so far this is what ive done:
i play one type of arpeggio in every key using one position on the fourth string and then in a different position on the 3rd string. So far i have just started at 60 bpm

As i said before, suggestions, links, etc. are welcome

Thanks,
Jake

[DocBop]

How about playing a harmonized major scale in arpeggios. Doing that in generally one position (plus or minus a couple frets) will require multiple arpeggio fingerings. That will cover Maj7, mi7, and 7. Then can do it again using 6 instead of Maj7 and mi6 instead of mi7. Try G major scale harmonized GMa7 Ami7 Bmi7 CMa7 D7 Emi7 F#mi7-5. Which points out your teacher forgot two arpeggios the 7 and mi7-5 throw them in and he'll give you an extra half hour.

You can do inversions later and your teacher will smile.

[le-gasp]

Originally Posted by DocBop

How about playing a harmonized major scale in arpeggios. Doing that in generally one position (plus or minus a couple frets) will require multiple arpeggio fingerings. That will cover Maj7, mi7, and 7. Then can do it again using 6 instead of Maj7 and mi6 instead of mi7. Try G major scale harmonized GMa7 Ami7 Bmi7 CMa7 D7 Emi7 F#mi7-5. Which points out your teacher forgot two arpeggios the 7 and mi7-5 throw them in and he'll give you an extra half hour.

You can do inversions later and your teacher will smile.

Sounds good, but what do you mean by harmonized, arpeggios are chords played melodically

[DocBop]

Originally Posted by le-gasp

Sounds good, but what do you mean by harmonized, arpeggios are chords played melodically

Just using the harmonized scale as your source of arpeggios to play. A harmonized G major scale is GMa7 Ami7 Bmi7 CMa7 D7 Emi7 F#mi7-5. So those are the arpeggios to play and I would start by playing them in that order. Doing this you will be training your ear as well as learning a little theory and accomplish your teachers assignment at same time.

One of the nice things about practicing music is if you look a littler harder there are multiple things to learn with every exercise.

[mward69]

Man I got to break out my theory books....you guys are killing me.

[Mark Wilson]

What Docbop is saying, is also known as "Diatonic Arpeggios"

Means, you play 1 3 5 7 in the key of whatever.
C for example.

Cmaj7 - C E G B
Dmin7 - D F A C
Emin7 - E G B D
Fmaj7 - F A C E
G7 - G B D F
Amin7 - A C E G
Bdim7 - B D F A

Notice how every note is "IN THE KEY" Of C. THAT'S what Diatonic means.

Tomorrow, if I have some free time, I'll tape some exercises I do with Arpeggios.

[tocoadog]

after what Mark recommended, re-arrange the intervals.

Instead of 1,3,5,7, now play 3,5,7,1 (first inversion).
Then, play 5,7,1,3 (second inversion)
Then, play 7,1,3,5 (third inversion).

Remember, an arpeggio are broken notes of the chord played in succession rather than together. YOu know what makes a chord, well, there are numerous combinations you can practice.

[mutedeity]

Originally Posted by Mark Wilson

Notice how every note is "IN THE KEY" Of C. THAT'S what Diatonic means.

It also refers to the transpositions of the major scale in a modern context. Not just the one "key".

[le-gasp]

Thanks guys, but just a couple of questions

How much should i practice my arpeggios, i thought like 20 minutes

how long should i stay with one key (in terms of the diatonic approach), 10 minutes, one day, one week

should i increase my speed daily or what?

Just little clarifying questions to make my routine effective?

Thanks Again,
Jake

[Mo' Bass 00]

I would play them until you are sure you have them thoroughly memorized with no mistakes and with a metronome too (makes it more fun)! play around with the timing and speed, it adds a little spice to your practicing.