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1. Introduction: Hey guys, my name is Eric and untreated for play skillfully, where I teach you all things. Piano, wherever that'd
be, scales, chords, songs, whatever will help you to be a well-rounded
piano player. Okay, So in this
particular course, we're going to be
looking at arpeggios, and this is part of my
finger exercise series. So I will suggest
that you check out the other courses before
you come to this course, or you can come straight
to this course. So what are we going
to be the canal? We're going to be
looking at the arpeggio. And what is an arpeggio? How to play the arpeggio in
the left hand and right hand. And I'll also be showing you different exercises
for their patients. So I hope to see you in this course and I
will see you all.
2. Arpeggio Explaination : What is an arpeggio? And arpeggio is a broken chord. So as you can see, a
code this when you play all the notes
at the same time. But on our Petros when
you break up that code. So e.g. you might want to
start on G to the B to D. So you go GBD, you go to the next uptake for
the same pattern. Or you might want to
start with d, b, d, g. That could be another pattern. Then we just keep
repeating that pattern over a number of days. Just know that the arpeggios are just codes that
have been broken up. And that's what an arpeggio is. There are various
ways that we can play the arpeggio exercise. You can play with
hand separately, one hand at a time. And there is another way
of playing arpeggios, crossing over our hands. I'm going to show you all of
this in the next lessons. So next, I'm going to show you a few different exercises
using the arpeggios. So CZ
4. Arpeggio Breakdown - GM Right Hand: So welcome to our
G major arpeggio. We're looking at the
notes G, B, and D, and they are the only
notes we're going to use in this whole exercise, coming forward and backwards. Song I played right
now with a click. Then I'll explain to
you how it all works. After 4123423 and back. So let's play this exercise. What we do is that we are forming the very first
node of the code, which is going to be G. So
you play the code, so G, second finger on,
the third finger on D. The little finger plays G. So the farm and little finger play
the exact same nodes going forward and backwards. Alright, so let's do that again. So those G to the B, first finger on the
fifth finger on G, sort of fulfilling that
doesn't get used at all in this exercise in the right hand. All right, so that's
the first part. So what we do next is that we put off farm on the next note of the
chord, which is B. So what we are essentially
doing is that we're playing the same code but in a
different order. Okay? So we put our formula b. Now, our next node,
it's gonna be D. Next note is going to be G. Then our next one is
going to be B again, right? Because the little finger and thumb play the exact same notes. Right. So I'll put
those two parts together. It will be like this. Yeah. Let's do that again. So off the floor
without the metronome 12341234 and go to the B1 3.4. Let's do that with
the click 1234123. So next we move on to the d, which is the final
note in G major chord. So now the same notes, but now we're starting on
D. So now it will be d to the CEJ to be, let me end on. Because again, farm and little finger up paying
the exact same notes. So you must put
that all together. It will sound like this. The fall over from over again. And that's basically it. So
what we do after we play this part is that we go
back to the G Again. We just basically repeat the whole cycle again
and that's how it works. So now let's put those
three parts together. We're gonna go from the
GI section to the D, to the D. Okay, so like this plate, you first see an idea. Key part, then be part. Dinner deeper. Okay, Let's do is click 1234. Yeah. So that is what I would
like you to work on. These come from the key part
to the B part to the DePaul, then you're going to repeat
the whole thing again. So once we get up to here, then we go back to the G, P, B. Then let me end on
the G like that. Okay, and it's the whole
cycle going forwards. So let's play this now
with the metronome going all the way
up to the g123. Go one. Okay, great. So if that's still
tricky for you, take time to work on
it just going forward, then dreamy for the
park going backwards. Now to go back, we ended on the G.
So from the G note, we go down to the d, to the B, to the G. So now we're moving
a little finger from the G to D to the B, and the G to D to
the B, and so on. So like this, it goes Ji De Ci, then they will finger
goes down to the d, dy. The finger goes down
to the B, B, B. And last one little finger
goes down to the G Again, g and g. That's basically it. So
let's play this one now, going scrolling
down, nice and slow. I'll count for us before
we do the metronome. So 1234 go 12341234 to the b1234, back to G. Repeat the whole pattern again. Last one. That one that goes to
the G is the last one. So I'm not going to pay
the metronome just going backwards off the 41234. Go go forward and backwards with the metronome. So let me quickly show
you how we're going to go back off the going forward. So it goes like this, affords them again. Yes, you press that G twice. Then we go backwards like that. Yeah, and so on. Alright, so let's play
with the metronome. Off the fall 123, go gantry. But before
they went along, How you been able to do that? And if not, just keep working
at it and you'll be fine. So I'll see you for the next
lesson where we're going to be looking at the left
hand of this exercise.
5. Arpeggio Breakdown - GM Left Hand: So far I left hand, we're doing everything exactly the same as the right hand, apart from the fact
that we're using different fingers
to play the notes. Let's get started with this. I'm going to play it down
here for the left hand, but you can play it
any way you want to. But I'm going to
play down here for the left hand as before, we don't use our forefinger. So the fingers we're
going to use are the fifth finger,
the third finger, and second finger and
our firm this time round only difference between
the left hand and right hand is that we go
up with our little finger. Let me go down with
our family left hand, whereas in the right hand, we went up with a farm and
went down volatile finger. So like this little finger
because the G, B, D, shade and little finger
goes to the B to D, J, bead and little
finger goes to D. Yeah, and we keep going right, because the same
parent back to that G. And we end here. Let me count you in as
we do this, off to four. So 12 341-234-1234 to the D key going all
the way to the end. Last one. Let's do this now with the
metronome of the 41234. Okay, and that's it. So
that going backwards, we're using a farm to
go back on the notes. Okay, So from the B to D, to G, to the B, and so on. Alright, so like this. Then the firm, the day g and last one. So just remember that we doubled the GI before we go back down. Let's do this going backwards
with the metronome. Off the fall 1234. We are now going to go
forward and backwards in our left hand with the
metronome off the fall 1234. So far, next lesson, we're going to be
looking at G minor. So I will see you
in that lesson.
7. Arpeggio Breakdown - Gm Right Hand: For the G minor arpeggio, we are going to be
using the notes G, B-flat, and D. The only node that is different is the B-flat. So similar to what we've
done in the majors, where we went from the
notes in the code, we're going to do
the same thing. So we're gonna go from the
G to the B flat to the D, and they will be the
only notes that we use in this pattern. I'm going to play tea first before I show you
how it's done with the metronome off the 41234 after 41234. So that is just a quick
demonstration of what I want you to achieve
to play this, what we do is that we go
from that g to the b, to the d, to the G. But this time our second finger will
go to the next node, which is the B-flat
at this point. From underneath to the D, to the G, to the first
finger on the B-flat. Like that song to play
it for you again. So G, a B-Flat second thing, golf F and Grundy than ceasing grungy than second finger
on B-flat from an d. Second thing, second thing, grungy than Festinger
and B-flat. Alright, so let's play out
with the metronome 1234. Let's do that one
more time. 1234. Yeah. Once you get to that. So
once we get to that, B-flat, me go back to D. And
D. Second thing, grungy than fussing
gram, B flat. So that is basically
the whole cycle. Then we repeat it again. All right, so we go back
to that G, then repeat, which done a second ago
with the first part. So it goes like this. The whole cycle into
the B-flat to D, then starts again, and so on. Yeah, so let's try and do
that whole cycle so we can go from here to be fat. Then lastly, the D before we
start the whole thing again. So let's do that now. Off the fall 1234. Yep, and that's it.
Let's keep going. After 4123 key go in, last one. And that's it going forward. So let's go from this
g old way where we stopped off the fall, 1234. Now going backwards, the
PET g go down. Quite often. Granted D. Now Paul fed
thing gotten a B-Flat. Second thing got on the B-flat. Then little finger on that. And so on. Yeah, let's
do this nice and slow. So surfing, going that B flat,
little finger in that D. That's going to be
going backwards. It's gonna be like this. G, d flat, G, B flat, and G, D, then forefinger and B-flat. Second finger on B-flat. So just remember that
it's the first thing go on a B-flat first, then the second
thing go on B flat. Then we end like that. So let's do this nice and
slow that no metronome. So like this, 1234. Okay, and that's how
we do it. I'm back. So let's do this now with
the metronome off the 41234. And that is it. So we are not going to go
forward and then backwards off the 41234. So that is how we go forward and backwards with this exercise.
8. Arpeggio Breakdown - Gm Left Hand: So in our left hand,
it goes like this. So Paul Farmer that G, a B-Flat, second finger on D, and J, then surfing grumpy flat. Second thing RUN D from G. Second thing, gram beef that. Then no finger on D. And J, second finger and B-flat. Then repeats the
whole cycle again. Alright, so let me
show you that again. Finger on G, a B-Flat, second frame grown D from a, G, then first finger on B flat, sixth finger on D. And second finger will land on second thing I would
land on a B-flat. Then little finger goes on
that d third finger and j. Then the B-Flat second
finger run than thumb on D. Then the pattern repeats
again. Let's try that. Let's play with the metronome. So stopping at d123, go again to three and again. Okay, great. So once you are able to play what I
just showed you just now, you should be able to
play the whole thing. It just repeats itself. So let's do this
whole thing now. So going from this G up here, I'm going to end here with
the firm right off the 4123. Go. Repeat again. And last part. There we go. Let's do that one
more time. 123, go. Okay, and that's
how we do it going forward and backwards.
It goes like this. G to a D, D flat, G. Then the second thing,
ground beef, fat. Too little finger on D. Then second finger
goes on that B-flat, G, which it goes underneath. The day. That then G, sec finger, little finger and thumb. And keeps repeating.
Then last part. Okay, let's do this with
the metronome just going backwards off the 41234. So we're not going
to go forward and backwards after 41234, t3. And so that is how you play the G minor arpeggio and our
left hand and right hand.
10. Arp - Breakdown - Mixed Positions Ex1 (Major): Got to start with a G
note in our left hand, but in our right hand, we're going to start
on the B node. In the left hand, it will be G, B D, G, B, D, G. In our right
hand it will be q0. Be cheap. Yeah. So it's all
the same notes, but this played in a different
position in our hands. I am now going to break
this down for you. In our left hand, we play the G, our right hand, we play the B. The B and G will play together. Then the next note in
the left hand will be B. But in our right hand it will be d. Play those two together. Then the D in the left
hand and the G and the right hand will stay
together like that. With the students over one
uptake. Let's do this again. So G and B, B and
D. Then D and G. We are using the same
fingers as before, so we don't use
the forefinger in our left hand or right hand. So it's just 123.5. So let's do this again,
just one octave. So it goes G and B together. B and D together, d and g together. And it continues on GNB. So that's how we play
over one octave. Now let's put it
over two octaves. So we're playing the same
thing but twice over, right? So it's cheap to be
the g with the j. When we get to this point here, our second finger will be
on the D and the left hand. Our third finger
will be on G and the right hand firms together. So G in the left hand and
be in the right hand. Then third finger and
second fingers together. Or B and D. Then D and G. Then we finished off
the gene or left hand and be in the right hand. Like that. Let's play this
first without no metronome. So after 412-343-4123. Let's do that one more time. 123123. Let's play with the metronome
at night. Five BPM. 123, go one more time. 123 go. And that's it going forward. So going backwards, It's
going to be like this. So little finger with the farm. So now it's the fifth finger
with the farm at the end. I forgot to mention
when going forwards, we end with the little finger in our right hand and our
farm in the left-hand, we'll end on the G like this. Yeah. So now going back, it goes like this. So it's the she in the b, b, d, and g be in the left hand, the right hand, thumb together. So G and B, second
finger and third finger. So D and J. Then b and d. Then we end little finger
and the left hand on G and farm on the right that
again, fat no metronome. So 123, go one. Free. So I'm not going to play with
the metronome off the 4123, go 123. And again. So guys, let's put this
altogether now going forward and backwards
with the metronome. After 412341 more time, 123 go. So it's just as
simple as that guys, so just working out for me. So join me for the next exercise
and I will see you soon.
11. Arp - Breakdown - Mixed Positions Ex2 (Major): This exercise is similar
to the last exercise, but now we're starting on D and our right hand or left
hand is exactly the same. So we use them all
the same nodes in the left hand as
a last exercise. But in our right hand, it
goes D to B to D to G to B, to D to G, B. Then little finger on D. Do
that if we want more time. So we're starting on the d Now. D, G to B, from underneath to D.
To B to D at the end. Yeah. So in your left hand,
it's the same thing. The G, B, G and B. And so the gene or left hand will match
the D in the right hand. And left hand will match
the G in the right hand. And the D in the left
hand will match the B in the right hand.
And that's the order. So I'm now going to
place exercise and you can try me as well
as we go forward. Okay. So after fault that
no metronome 1234 go. Let's do that again after 41234. Let's do this now with the
metronome of the 4123. Go one more time. 123, go. So going backwards. G and a D gets the same
way, went forward. Yeah, so it's pretty
straightforward idea this exercise. The same way. One more time. So the D and the G, B, D, G and the B gene D, G, B and D, G, B, then G and D. Let's do that now
with the metronome just going backwards. 123, go. Alright, that's it. So we're not going
to waste no time. We're going to go
forward and then backwards off the floor. 1234, go one more time. 123, go. Okay. And that is it. So well done guys, if you're
able to do that and if not, practice it and practice
it and practice it. Alright, so I'll see you
for the next exercise.
12. Arp - Breakdown - Mixed Positions Ex1 (Minor): Welcome back, guys. So
we're looking at a G minor. G minor is the G, B-flat and D. So it's going
to be the same as the majors, but we're just
changing one node, which is the B flat note. The B-flat knows that
only note that it's different compared to
the G major arpeggio. Let's first look
at the fingering. So the fingers are little bit different in your right hand. So we start with our second
finger and our right hand. Yep. So it goes like
this and the right hand. So those B-flat from the D second finger
on the third finger, and that B-flat from on the
D, second finger on the G. Then we end with
the third finger on B flat to that
fleet one more time. Second finger and
B-flat from one d, second finger and third
finger and B-flat, famine D. Second thing, grungy. And third finger on B flat. So in the left-hand finger, and it's just the
fifth finger and G, a B-Flat second finger
on the farm on G, first finger on B-Flat. Second thing, grantee, and from on the G. So when we
put this all together, it will sound like this. That cause the fingers that will match together will
be the little finger and your left hand with the second
finger in your right hand? The third finger in
your left hand with the firm in your right hand. The second thing got in your left hand will go to the second finger
in your right hand. Then the firm with
the third finger. Then we cross over
with the left hand on the B-flat than the firm goes on the D. The second thing in
the left hand goes to D, the firm goes second finger
goes to g in your right hand, and the firm goes on
G and your left hand, and the third finger on
B-flat in your right hand. All right, so let's do this
nice and slow that now click. So it goes like this. G, B-flat, D. D in your lifetime with a G. G in your left hand and B-flat
and the right hand cross over with your first finger on a B-flat and your left hand and goes under with the farm
on D in your right hand? Second fingers in both hands. So we on the dean or left hand. And the G in your right hand, Do we end with the
G on the farm, on the G in the left hand, and the third finger on
B-flat in your right hand. So let's put this in time now. After 41234. Let's do that one more time. 1234. So I'm going to play
this with the metronome now and play them with me. 1234. Again, 1234. So we go back the same
way we went forward. So down, down this time go under with the G
in your left hand and over with your right
hand on the B-Flat. Second finger ends
and that B-flat, whilst the little thing
that ends on a G in your left hand. Let's
put that together. For 12341 over. Let's put that altogether. We're gonna go forward
and then backwards now, right off the floor, I would love for you to join me. 1234 backwards. Again. 1234. I'm playing at 95 ppm, but you can make this much faster if you feel
it's too slow for you. Challenge yourself as well. Try and get to that 105
or even one-twenty. See how fast you can
go do this exercise? And I will see if the
next one in the minus.
13. Arp - Breakdown - Mixed Positions Ex2 (Minor): Second exercise in a G minor. We are going to play the
D note in the right hand, the left hand, those
are all the same. But the right hand now is
going to be D, G, B flat. Alright, so our finger in the right hand
would be like this. From an that d second finger on that G first finger on B flat, D sec finger, and G, B-flat, and little finger, D. And that's it. So who has put it all together? It will sound like this. Sort of fingers that
are matching is the little finger and the thumb. Then the third finger on the B-flat to the
second finger on the G, to give up the D and the left hand with the
B-flat in the right hand. The G in the left hand with D. When we cross underneath
the D in the right hand, you go over with the left hand on the B-flat with
the third finger and the second finger
and G in the right hand, then second finger on the D, and third finger and B-flat. Then lastly, the farm
on G in the left hand with the little finger
on D in the right hand. Just like that. So we are now going to go forward
with this exercise. Now I'm just going to count
you in without no metronome. So 1234. Let's do that one more time. That no metronome 1234. We are now going to try
this with the metronome off the 412341 more time, 1234. And going backwards like this. So we know it's gonna
be the same thing, but it's going down the
little finger and thumb. So I'm not going to play
this nice and slow that no metronome and just
counting, you win. So 12341, more time. 1234. We left and the right hand. Then we end right there. I am now going to play this with the metronome going forwards
and then backwards. Dry me off the fall. 12341 more time, 1234. And that is it for a minus. So I will see you for
our next exercise. See you soon.
15. Arp - Breakdown - Hands Crossed: In this exercise, I'm
going to show you a different way of
playing the arpeggios. This way is used a lot in classical music and even in other styles
of music as well. Cool, alright, so I'll show you exactly
what we're going to do and what I would like you to achieve at the
end of this lesson, we are going to look at
three different codes. The first one is C major, the notes are C, E, and G. The second
one is F-major. The notes are F, a, and C. And the final
one is G major, which we have done in the
previous lessons, G, B, and D. And they, the only notes we've got to
use for this whole exercise. So it goes like this. The fingers that
we're going to use are the inner left hand is going to be the fifth
thing offered and farm and the same
in the left-hand, exactly the same thing as, Let's start with a C major
chord first, in the left hand, we're going to play C, E, G, ramp is the same thing
straight afterwards. For us over the left hand
and play the same notes. Then say same notes with
the right hand above. And then do that for you again. Under the right hand. Then finish off the right hand. The right hand will
be the second to the. Then we end with the pinky
at the very end, right? That one more time. For the final time that
we play the C major, we end on the pinky
on the sea. After. For that sequence, we're
going to go from the C major first to the F-Major, to the G, Then back to the sea to the
final time that you play, the C will end with the
pinky on the C here. So let's do that one more time. So after 41234, stop there. Then we go to the F major. So it's the same pattern, right? So f, c, repeat that with me. Off the 41234. The last one is G-Major. We know these notes, GBD. Then the final one
back to the C major. This time we end with the
peaky on the high seas. That at the end, I'm going to play this now
with the metronome. Off the 41234. I'm now going to play each
code with the metronome. So let's start with the
C, first of the 4123411, more time, 1234. Now let's do the F-Major off the 412341 more time, 1234. Let's do the G
major after 412341, more time. 1234, the last c1234. Little finger. Make sure before you put everything
together that you've mastered the C Major by itself, the F major arpeggio by itself, and the G major
arpeggio by itself. So now we're going to
put it all together. After 4123, go one more time. 1234. And there we have it. So well done guys group got to the very end of this course. And if there is
anything that you've found tricky or hard, you can always go back
and try again, okay.
16. Final thoughts: Well done guys for getting
to the end of this course. I hope you've enjoyed it. And I hope you've been
able to understand what an arpeggio
ears and been able to play the arpeggios in
your left and right hand, also be able to play
these chords as well. So stick with me guys
so much I want to show you in my next courses. Please don't forget to leave
me a comment or a review. I really appreciate that. And I will see you all soon.
Eric Adjei, Musician, Composer And Educator
