


Then, reach up with your fifth finger to get the octave C when it’s time to play it. Place your right thumb on the root C, your second finger on E, your 3rd finger on G. Start by finding the first-octave position of the arpeggio. Today, Hoffman Academy teacher Alex is going to introduce you to a C major arpeggio designed specifically for beginners. Sometimes called “broken chords,” arpeggios can be played in both ascending and descending order. In this episode of Music Notes, Hoffman Academy teacher Alex will introduce you to some easy piano arpeggios that will make you sound like a pro!Īn arpeggio is a chord played one note at a time.
