Diatonic Progressions
7 interactive lessons focusing on progression movement and functional resolution, teaching you to connect changes with phrases that resolve on purpose.
In This Course:
- 7 Lessons
- 72 Exercises
Course Focus:
Progression-first training that chains chord tones through Step runs, Pattern sequences and functional motion.
Diatonic Progression Lessons
I-IV-V Progression Drill
I-IV-V Progression Drillii-V-I Progression Drill
ii-V-I Progression DrillI-vi-ii-V Turnaround
I-vi-ii-V Turnaroundiii-vi-ii-V Chain
iii-vi-ii-V Chainvi-ii-V-I Resolution
vi-ii-V-I ResolutionModal Vamp (i-bVII feel)
Modal Vamp (i-bVII feel)Full Diatonic Cycle (Function Loop)
Full Diatonic Cycle (Function Loop)
FAQ
What do diatonic progressions help you practice?
What do diatonic progressions help you practice?
It trains functional movement through progressions: chaining chord tones and scale context so phrases resolve, not just “move.”
How can I incorporate this course into my playing?
How can I incorporate this course into my playing?
Use Jam Mode to generate a computer-backed groove (bass + chords), then loop each lesson in this course 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.
How does Start/End Note targeting improve phrasing?
How does Start/End Note targeting improve phrasing?
It turns every run into a destination exercise: you practice resolving to a chosen degree (often a chord tone). Repeating that skill builds real phrasing, not random scale motion.
What are the seven modes of the major scale?
What are the seven modes of the major scale?
Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. This course maps them by position and trains practical resolution targets.
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- Learn guitar without getting lost on the fretboard
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- Follow step-by-step lessons that keep you moving
- Practice with backing grooves that make it stick
- Save your best drills and come back to them fast
- Track your progress and stay motivated to improve
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- Learn guitar without getting lost on the fretboard
- Get instant note feedback through your microphone
- Follow step-by-step lessons that keep you moving
- Practice with backing grooves that make it stick
- Save your best drills and come back to them fast
- Track your progress and stay motivated to improve
Pro Yearly
Best value: 25% savings with yearly
- Learn guitar without getting lost on the fretboard
- Get instant note feedback through your microphone
- Follow step-by-step lessons that keep you moving
- Practice with backing grooves that make it stick
- Save your best drills and come back to them fast
- Track your progress and stay motivated to improve
AboutWritten by Stephen Magreni • Last updated February 6, 2026
- Progression-first training that chains chord tones through Step runs, Pattern sequences and functional motion.
- Start/End Note targets by degree are enabled for this course (including negatives and zero when available).
- Apply the same targets in time with Jam Mode backing grooves.
Credentials: BA University of Pittsburgh — Music Theory. Focuses on musicianship, composition, electronic music, and jazz guitar.