The very beautiful and extensively used effect of broken chords is based on the technique used in the pi ma section of the above round arpeggio. This harp-like effect is often used in place of a block chord (i.e. with all notes played together) and is seldom indicated but left up to the players discretion. As described above, pi m and a grip the required strings and are released at the desired speed, which can vary immensely. The required effect is for the highest (or last) note to sound on the beat, which means the preceding notes are to be played slightly before the beat.
The notation could be indicated as: Listen carefully to the recording for the desired effect.
The following study is excellent for developing the full Bar in conjunction with the frequently used A and D chord shapes. Be sure to retain a straight Bar finger and do not lose the bass note as the chord changes are made. It is important to push the second finger close to the fret on each change and do not allow it to fall towards the third finger.
Once the above study has been memorized various right hand arpeggio patterns can be substituted as shown below and it can be continued up the fretboard.