C Major Bass Arpeggio

C Major third · 3 notes

Arpeggio Notes

C R
E 3
G 5

Solfège : Do – Mi – Sol

Arpeggio Structure

C 2T E T+½ G

About this arpeggio

The major arpeggio spans the three notes of the major triad (root, major third, perfect fifth). A cornerstone of bass playing, it appears on degrees I and IV of any tonal progression from blues to jazz. CAGED box positions provide systematic coverage of the entire neck.

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