Where it comes from
The E minor tonic triad arpeggio, E–G–B–E, starting on the open E string.
E Minor Arpeggio Study
G major · 4/4 · 8 bars
Score
- Level
- Beginner
- Key
- G major · F♯
- Time
- 4/4
- Bars
- 8
- Range
- E4 – E5
- 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
Balancing an open string against three stopped notes.
Where it usually goes wrong
The open E dominates; B with the first finger on the A string sits flat.
Does it need shifting?
Range E4–E5; everything stays in first position, no shifting.
Practice steps
- Hold the open E, bring its volume down, then place G.
- Record the four notes and compare the open string with the stopped ones.