G-shape Major Arpeggio
The underlying chord tone heartbeat of a G-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 G-shape major chord.
Notice that there's a fifth (5) ahead of the grip on the second string that is not included in this chord shape.
Practicing the arpeggio
Practice playing the G-shape major triad arpeggio along with the G-shape major chord. Pay attention to the extra 5 ahead of the grip on the second string.
Related material
Major Triad Arpeggio
Understand the major triad arpeggio on a single string.
G-shape Major Chord
The movable G shape, played as separate bass and treble grips.