E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh Tres Cubano Arpeggio
Tres Cubano 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 Tres Cubano. 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 Tres Cubano
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
Start by playing the E Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio ascending and descending at 60 BPM, one note per beat, using a metronome. Once even and confident, play it in eighth notes, then triplets, keeping each note articulate. Spend at least 5 minutes daily on this before moving to musical application.
Tres Cubano 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.