C major arpeggio: C - E - G - (high C)
If you play a C Major chord in root position (C-E-G), followed by a G Major chord in root position (G-B-D), your hand has to jump a large distance. This creates a jarring, amateur sound. pop piano accompaniment patterns pdf
Instead of playing the chord notes simultaneously, the pianist rolls them one by one. This is often called the "Coldplay" or "Disney" pattern. C major arpeggio: C - E - G
Roll the chord note-by-note, bottom to top, evenly across 4 beats. bottom to top
Standard pop patterns use triads (Root, 3rd, 5th). However, professional accompanists use extensions to sound "modern."