E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh Cavaquinho Arpeggio
Cavaquinho arpeggio — fretboard diagram
E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: E, G#, B, D#, A#
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 11A
Formula: 2W-WH-2W-7
Number of notes: 5
Also known as: maj#4, Δ#4, Δ#11, M7#11, ^7#11, maj7#11
The E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio contains 5 notes (E, G#, B, D#, A#). Use the interactive fretboard diagram above to explore each arpeggio shape and pattern on Cavaquinho. Practice ascending and descending from the root note across all strings to learn the sound of this arpeggio.
When to Use the E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh Arpeggio
Play the E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio whenever a E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.
Arpeggio vs. Scale
The E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio uses 5 notes (E, G#, B, D#, A#) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.
How to Play E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh Arpeggio on Cavaquinho
Locate E on your instrument and play through the 5 notes of the Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio (E, G#, B, D#, A#) slowly, ensuring each tone rings clearly before connecting them at speed.
The E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio outlines a E major chord and works perfectly over E, Emaj7, E6 harmonies. It is a foundational arpeggio for soloing over major-key progressions and emphasizes the bright, resolved character of the major triad.
Practice Routine — Exercises for Playing
Play the E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio as whole notes over a backing track or drone on E. Focus on intonation and tone quality for each of the 5 notes (E, G#, B, D#, A#). After a few passes, begin improvising short melodic phrases built from these arpeggio tones, connecting them with passing notes.
Cavaquinho Tips
Practice the E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio on your instrument at a slow, comfortable tempo, focusing on clean articulation of each of the 5 tones before gradually increasing speed.
Related Resources
- Browse Chord Progressions
- Interactive Circle of Fifths
- E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh on Guitar
- E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh on Bass