Twelve Ways to Construct Arpeggios

There are 12 different ways to sing or play a triad arpeggio.

Any given note can begin on the triad's root, 3rd, or 5th.
Triads can be voiced in root position, 1st inversion, or 2nd inversion. [Click Here]
Triads can be played or sung in different directions.

Here is an example of the twelve different ways to organize a triad arpeggio. [Click Here]

Ways to practice the Harmonic Arpeggio Exercise

Construct the exercise using your imagination, without writing it down or reading. Using your imagination helps develop your image of the chord and exercises your ability to construct solos.
Learning to sing the exercise before practicing it on your instrument to help internalize the sound and avoid learning mechanically.
Imagine all three notes of the arpeggio before you sing.
Think of the names of the pitches as you sing.
Apply the exercise to all major, minor, and diminished triads.

Your voice reveals what you imagine. If you have trouble imagining or singing the arpeggio notes, play them on the piano or your instrument to get the pitches. You may notice that some arpeggio groupings are easier than others, reflecting their clarity.

These exercises are not just about learning to play arpeggios but how to internalize your harmonic thinking and imagination.

Also see these related articles:

The Essence Of Harmony

Developing A Harmonic Image of Triads