Find the root first
Start each shape from a root you can see clearly. The rest of the arpeggio makes more sense from there.
Guitar Arpeggio Fretboard Tool
Choose a chord type and see its arpeggio tones, notes, and intervals across the guitar fretboard.
Current arpeggio
C
Major
Strings
Orientation
Spelling
Fretboard
C
TransposeC
E A D G B E
RootArpeggio tone
Arpeggio tones
Root tones stay distinct while the remaining chord tones fill the neck as supporting notes.
Chord family
Triad
CEG
135
What this tool helps with
- See where chord tones sit across the fretboard instead of only memorizing box shapes.
- Connect chord names to arpeggio notes and intervals.
- Switch root, chord type, tuning, spelling, labels, and left/right orientation.
- Use arpeggios to target stronger notes when soloing over chords.
How to Practise Guitar Arpeggios
Arpeggios are chord tones laid out on the neck. Start small and make each note sound like part of the chord.
Learn the chord tones
Notice the 3rd, 5th, 7th, and any extensions. These tones give the arpeggio its chord sound.
Stay in one position
Work in a small neck area before running the whole fretboard. Clean shifts matter more than big patterns.
Use it over chords
Play the arpeggio over a matching chord or progression. Listen for how the notes lock into the harmony.
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FAQ
How is this different from Scales / Modes?
Scales show the larger note pool. Arpeggios show the chord tones, which are usually the strongest notes to target over a chord.
Can I use this for soloing?
Yes. It helps you see the notes that outline the current chord, which is useful for making solos sound more connected to the harmony.
Why does it show notes and intervals?
Notes help you find the pitches on the neck. Intervals help you understand the chord structure, such as root, 3rd, 5th, 7th, and extensions.