The distinguishing feature of the arpeggio style is the playing of the "arpeggio" within a chord shape. The arpeggio refers to the notes that make up the chord. Common arpeggio playing is the playing of the notes within the chord shape from the lowest note to the highest note and back to the lowest note.
The following examples introduce two two right hand patterns for the arpeggio style using a root six major seventh chord shape (Gmaj7).
The arpeggio style is used in the following example.