Right-hand arpeggios
How to play some common arpeggios
02 D major arpeggio
You’ll need to play D, F# and A in sequence to play a basic D-major arpeggio.
Again, thumb on the root, index finger on the F#, and middle finger on the A.
You shouldn’t need to move your hand too much to reach the top D.01 C major arpeggio
The notes in the C major arpeggio are C, E and G. Play Middle C with your
thumb, then the E with your index finger and G with your middle finger. This
frees the little finger to stretch to the higher C should you wish to play it.04 D minor arpeggio
Although the D minor key carries a B flat, you do not need to worry about
playing it when playing a D minor arpeggio. The root, minor third, and fifth
notes in D minor are D, F, and A, so play those one after the other.03 A minor arpeggio
Like C major, A minor doesn’t have sharps or flats to worry about. Use the same
finger pattern as the previous arpeggios – don’t be afraid to leave the keys if
your hands are struggling to reach the octave.