Music Theory for Beginners Arpeggios

The video tutorial introduces the concept of chords and arpeggios in music theory. It explains that a chord is formed when two or more notes are played together, with examples of C major and minor chords. The tutorial then describes an arpeggio as a broken chord where notes are played individually, using the C major and minor arpeggios as examples. The video highlights the difference between major and minor chords and arpeggios, emphasizing the emotional tone they convey. A quick review at the end reinforces the distinction between chords and arpeggios.

What is a chord?

• A single note played repeatedly

• A note played with varying intensity

• Two or more notes played together

• A sequence of notes played one after another

How does a major chord typically sound?

• Sad

• Scary

• Happy

• Mysterious

What is an arpeggio?

• A chord played with notes in sequence

• A single note played repeatedly

• A chord played backwards

• A note played with varying intensity

In a C major arpeggio, which notes are played?

• C, F, G

• C, E, G

• C, D, E

• E, G, A

What is the difference between a C major and C minor arpeggio?

• The middle note is different

• They have the same notes

• The starting note is different

• The ending note is different