E-shape Major Arpeggio
The underlying chord tone heartbeat of an E-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.
Arpeggio vs chord shape
This is the major triad arpeggio around the E-shape major chord.
Notice that there's a major third (3) on the fifth string that is not included in this chord shape.
Practicing the arpeggio
Practice playing the E-shape major triad arpeggio along with the E-shape major chord. Pay attention to the extra 3 on the fifth string.
Related material
Major Triad Arpeggio
Understand the major triad arpeggio on a single string.
E-shape Major Chord
The first barre chord learned by beginning guitarists.