Where it comes from
The C major tonic triad arpeggio, C–E–G–C over one octave.
C Major Arpeggio Study
C major · 4/4 · 8 bars
Score
- Level
- Beginner
- Key
- C major · no sharps or flats
- Time
- 4/4
- Bars
- 8
- Range
- C4 – C5
- Fingering
- not marked
How to practise this piece
Take it at 77 BPM first, then move up to 96 once the notes sit under your fingers.
What this piece trains
A string change between every pair of notes: the bow arm has to arrive early.
Where it usually goes wrong
Changing string without matching bow speed scratches; the third is played shorter than the root.
Does it need shifting?
Range C4–C5; everything stays in first position, no shifting.
Practice steps
- Play only C–E ten times and listen for scratching at the change.
- Add G and the closing C, keeping all four notes the same length.