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Theory · Advanced · 7 min

ii–V–I Arpeggios in C

Spell Dm7, G7 and Cmaj7 note by note in one position.

How to play it
  1. Dm7 is D, F, A, C. G7 is G, B, D, F. Cmaj7 is C, E, G, B.
  2. Say each chord name out loud as you start it, then play its notes low to high.
  3. Notice how few notes change between chords. That is voice leading, and it is next.

What the coach checks: Pitch of each chord tone in order.

Goal100 BPM · 80%
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eBGDAE12

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Find each note

Single-note pitch feedback. Practice waits for each note; Play checks the sequence at your chosen tempo. This does not assess chord quality or fret buzz.

This checkpoint needs 100 BPM or faster and the required accuracy. Slower Play attempts still produce practice scores.

Exercise map · 12 targets
  1. 1. D3Bar 1 · beat 1 · string 5 · fret 5
  2. 2. F3Bar 1 · beat 1.5 · string 4 · fret 3
  3. 3. A3Bar 1 · beat 2 · string 4 · fret 7
  4. 4. C4Bar 1 · beat 2.5 · string 3 · fret 5
  5. 5. G2Bar 1 · beat 3 · string 6 · fret 3
  6. 6. B2Bar 1 · beat 3.5 · string 5 · fret 2
  7. 7. D3Bar 1 · beat 4 · string 5 · fret 5
  8. 8. F3Bar 1 · beat 4.5 · string 4 · fret 3
  9. 9. C3Bar 2 · beat 1 · string 5 · fret 3
  10. 10. E3Bar 2 · beat 1.5 · string 5 · fret 7
  11. 11. G3Bar 2 · beat 2 · string 4 · fret 5
  12. 12. B3Bar 2 · beat 2.5 · string 3 · fret 4

Chord names and stroke directions are visual guidance. Rhythm scoring measures attack timing.

Target 1 of 12D3String 5 · fret 5

Play one note at a time.

Tune first. Audio stays on this device.

Why this drill

The ii–V–I is the most common progression in jazz and much of pop. Playing each chord as its four notes connects the theory name to the sound and to a place on the neck.