A-shape Major Arpeggio
The underlying chord tone heartbeat of an A-shape major scale.
The major triad arpeggio outlines the chord tones of a major triad chord. When we practice major scales, we know we are playing chord tones on downbeats when we can hear this arpeggio thumping out like a heartbeat underneath the scale.
over the major scale
Arpeggio vs chord shape
This is the major triad arpeggio around the A-shape major chord.
Notice that there's a fifth (5) on the sixth string and a major third (3) on the fourth string that are not included in this chord shape.
Practicing the arpeggio
Practice playing the A-shape major triad arpeggio along with the A-shape major chord. Pay attention to the extra 5 and 3 behind the chord grip.
Related material
Major Triad Arpeggio
Understand the major triad arpeggio on a single string.
A-shape Major Chord
The movable major chord with a root on the fifth string.