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| − | An '''arpeggio''' is also known as a broken [[chord (music)|chord]], with [[note (music)|notes]] being played in sequence rather than together. The word arpeggio means "In the manner of the harp". For example, a tonic C arpeggio could be played with the first, third and fifth notes of a chord. In this example, the arpeggio could be played C, E, G, C. | + | [[Image:Bach Arpeggio.PNG|right|thumbnail|632px|194px|'''Arpeggios''' from [[J.S. Bach|J.S. Bach's]] "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring]]An '''arpeggio''' is also known as a broken [[chord (music)|chord]], with [[note (music)|notes]] being played in sequence rather than together. The word arpeggio means "In the manner of the harp". For example, a tonic C arpeggio could be played with the first, third and fifth notes of a chord. In this example, the arpeggio could be played C, E, G, C. |
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Arpeggios from J.S. Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
An arpeggio is also known as a broken chord, with notes being played in sequence rather than together. The word arpeggio means "In the manner of the harp". For example, a tonic C arpeggio could be played with the first, third and fifth notes of a chord. In this example, the arpeggio could be played C, E, G, C.