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Locrian Diatonic Triad Arpeggios Positions on Guitar

49 interactive exercises that drill chord-tone targeting in this arpeggio lesson, teaching you to hear harmony faster and land on strong notes.

Locrian Triads guitar fretboard preview cycling 49 exercise sequences from this lesson, with note targets and position guidance.Locrian Triads guitar fretboard preview cycling 49 exercise sequences from this lesson, with note targets and position guidance.

In This Lesson:

  • 49 Exercises
  • 7 Hand Positions
  • 7 Arpeggios
  • Arpeggios: bII, iii, iv, V, VI, vii, i°
  • Scale family: Diatonic

Lesson Focus:

49 exercises designed to train chord-tone targeting in this arpeggio lesson.

Exercises

  • Diatonic Locrian bII P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iii P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iv P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian V P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian VI P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian vii P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian i° P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian bII P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iii P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iv P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian V P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian VI P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian vii P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian i° P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian bII P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iii P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iv P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian V P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian VI P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian vii P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian i° P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian bII P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iii P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iv P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian V P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian VI P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian vii P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian i° P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian bII P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iii P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iv P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian V P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian VI P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian vii P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian i° P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian bII P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iii P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iv P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian V P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian VI P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian vii P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian i° P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian bII P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iii P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian iv P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian V P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian VI P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian vii P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Locrian i° P1 Low Root PatternRun

FAQ

What do Locrian Diatonic Triad Arpeggios Positions train?

What do Locrian Diatonic Triad Arpeggios Positions train?

It drills Diatonic arpeggio targets inside 7 hand positions so chord tones become easy landing notes across the fretboard.

What are triads?

What are triads?

Triads are three-note chords built from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th degrees. This lesson drills those chord tones across hand positions so they become reliable landing notes.

What keys are available for this lesson?

What keys are available for this lesson?

This lesson is available in any key. Set a specific key for focused reps, or switch to Random Key mode to cycle keys automatically.

How do I make this scale sound musical?

How do I make this scale sound musical?

Pick an End Note target by degree (often a chord tone), then build a short line that lands there cleanly. Practice cue: Practice cue: resolve to the 3rd and 7th often,those tones make the harmony audible.

What does Locrian sound like?

What does Locrian sound like?

Locrian has a b5 (unstable tension that wants resolution). Use the practice cue below to highlight the characteristic color, then resolve to stable targets.

How can I incorporate this lesson into my playing?

How can I incorporate this lesson into my playing?

Use Jam Mode to generate a computer-backed groove (bass + chords), then loop this lesson in time. Keep the End Note target consistent and practice landing cleanly on beat 1.

What is the difference between this system and other teaching systems?

What is the difference between this system and other teaching systems?

Some systems (like CAGED or 3-notes-per-string) group the same fretboard information differently. ScaleMode.Pro uses Hand Position Organization (Position 1–7 and Position 1–5 for pentatonic/blues) so your labels stay consistent.

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AboutWritten by Stephen Magreni • Last updated February 6, 2026
  • Play Position 1, Position 2, Position 3, Position 4, Position 5, Position 6, Position 7 using Hand Position Organization (not shape-system labels).
  • Default targets: Low Root.
  • Use Jam Mode to loop a backing groove and drill the same resolution in time.

Credentials: BA University of Pittsburgh — Music Theory. Focuses on musicianship, composition, electronic music, and jazz guitar.

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