How to Play an Arpeggio on the Piano

Introduction

An arpeggio sounds beautiful on the piano, like a waterfall and can be used most anywhere in a song, especially to end a song. Here is how you do it.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Step1

Put your left number 5 finger on a bass C, your number 3 finger on the E and your number 1 finger on a G. Play them one at a time.

Step2

Put your right number 1 finger on a bass C, your number 3 finger on the E and your number 5 finger on a G. Play them one at a time.

Step3

Cross your left hand over the top of your right hand and play your left number 5 finger on the C, your number 3 finger on the E and your number 1 finger on a G. Play them one at a time. As you play the G, pull your right hand out from under your left and prepare to place it on the C.

Step4

With your right hand, put your number 1 finger on the C, your number 3 finger on the E and your number 5 finger on a G. Play them one at a time.

Step5

Continue up (to the right) as far as you would like on the piano. End by pressing down on the C one time.