Major Triad Forward Arpeggio The intervals (spaces between 2 Notes) of a scale are sequential and are not skipped, almost like the steps of a ladder unless the scales are sequenced. When we learn scales, the space between the intervals, therefore, are always pretty small (usually 3 semitones at the most). To increase our versatility and flexibility we use arpeggios to jump to wider intervals within a scale. Note - An arpeggio is defined as a chord played one note at a time, and a chord is defined as 3 or more notes played simultaneously. Hence, an arpeggio is a pattern of 3 or more notes of a chord that we sing one note at a time. The Major Triad is created by using three notes, hence the term ‘triad’. To build a triad we respectively take the 1st, 3rd and 5th intervals from a starting note. For the Major Triad, the Maj 3rd interval is used and for a Minor Triad, the Flat 3rd interval is used. It is those intervals that give us the mood/sound of the triads. The triads help us to skip and jump to wider intervals where we would usually sing intervals sequentially in a scale exercise unless the scale exercise is otherwise created. The Major Triad is used in vocal exercises that are within the beginner level because the interval range is that of only 7 semitones (just like the 5 Tone Major Scale). However, we can build on the triad and repeat it above an octave, and hence, we can create vocal exercises that are suited for intermediate and advanced level vocalists. We sing our Major Triad with lip rolls from the first note up to the last note sequentially through three intervals with no variation in the exercise reaching a perfect 5th interval at the top. We then in the same breath jump back to the first note and repeat the phrase 4 times finally coming to rest on the initial starting note.