Major arpeggio
Major arpeggio is a vocal warm-up of 5 notes per phrase, sung on “ah” and recommended from the Intermediate level. Starting from C3, the phrase sings C3, E3, G3, E3, C3 and goes up a semitone on every repeat.
Leaps through the notes of the major chord (1-3-5): trains accurate leaps.
- Sing on “ah”
- 5 notes per phrase
- Recommended from Intermediate level
Tip: Imagine the chord ringing. Aim for the landing note before you leap.
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Sing on “ah”
What it is for
Trains leaps of a third and a fifth, the distances found in melodies that jump through the notes of a chord. It helps you sing in tune over the harmony.
The notes of the phrase
Starting on C3, the phrase sings these notes, and each repetition moves everything up a semitone:
- C3
- E3
- G3
- E3
- C3
How to do this vocal exercise
- Choose the level: it sets the tolerance (how far off you can be and still count as in tune) and the tempo.
- Without headphones, listen to the whole phrase and sing after the count-in. With headphones, sing along with the soft reference.
- Each repetition moves the phrase up a semitone, to the top of your range, and then back down. On the voice line, green means in tune and orange means off the note.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Major arpeggio exercise for?
Trains leaps of a third and a fifth, the distances found in melodies that jump through the notes of a chord. It helps you sing in tune over the harmony.
Which notes are in the Major arpeggio exercise?
Starting from C3, the phrase sings C3, E3, G3, E3, C3. It goes up a semitone on every repeat.
What is the tip for singing the Major arpeggio exercise?
Imagine the chord ringing. Aim for the landing note before you leap.