Familiarizing yourself with the notes of a new scale can be a challenge, whether you’re learning violin for beginners or are a seasoned veteran. Luckily, ArtistWorks fiddle master Darol Anger is here to share a technique that is sure to help build correct note assurance: arpeggios.

Darol offers this lesson in the form of 3 note diatonic arpeggios, which he credits for improving his overall performance. “It’s really helped me to make my improvisations more secure,” says Darol. “I feel more comfortable about not hitting wrong notes and it’s given me a new, very comprehensive vocabulary for all kinds of playing.”

Check out the video below for Darol’s lesson on 3 note diatonic arpeggios.