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 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
- Find chord tones across the neck instead of treating arpeggios as one fixed shape.
- Switch between note names and interval labels while learning the sound of the chord.
- Change root, chord type, tuning, spelling, and orientation without changing tools.
- Use arpeggios to target stronger notes over chords and progressions.
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
Why practise arpeggios on guitar?
Arpeggios show the notes inside a chord, so lines can follow the harmony more clearly.
How is this different from a scale tool?
Scales show the wider note pool. Arpeggios show the chord tones that spell the chord directly.
Can I use it for soloing?
Yes. Map the chord tones first, then connect them with scale notes when you improvise.