Full Diatonic Cycle (Function Loop) Progression Drill on Guitar

49 interactive exercises that drill progression movement and chord-tone resolution, teaching you to connect each chord change with lines that resolve cleanly.

Full Diatonic Cycle (Function Loop) guitar fretboard preview cycling 49 exercise sequences from this lesson, with note targets and position guidance.Full Diatonic Cycle (Function Loop) 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: I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi, vii°
  • Scale family: Diatonic

Lesson Focus:

49 exercises designed to train progression movement and chord-tone resolution.

Exercises

  • Diatonic Ionian I⁷ P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian ii⁷ P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian iii⁷ P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian IV⁷ P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian V⁷ P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vi⁷ P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vii°⁷ P1 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian I⁷ P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian ii⁷ P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian iii⁷ P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian IV⁷ P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian V⁷ P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vi⁷ P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vii°⁷ P2 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian I⁷ P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian ii⁷ P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian iii⁷ P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian IV⁷ P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian V⁷ P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vi⁷ P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vii°⁷ P3 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian I⁷ P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian ii⁷ P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian iii⁷ P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian IV⁷ P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian V⁷ P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vi⁷ P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vii°⁷ P4 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian I⁷ P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian ii⁷ P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian iii⁷ P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian IV⁷ P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian V⁷ P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vi⁷ P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vii°⁷ P5 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian I⁷ P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian ii⁷ P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian iii⁷ P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian IV⁷ P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian V⁷ P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vi⁷ P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vii°⁷ P6 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian I⁷ P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian ii⁷ P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian iii⁷ P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian IV⁷ P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian V⁷ P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vi⁷ P7 Low Root PatternRun

  • Diatonic Ionian vii°⁷ P7 Low Root PatternRun

FAQ

What do Full Diatonic Cycle (Function Loop) Progression Drill train?

What do Full Diatonic Cycle (Function Loop) Progression Drill train?

It drills functional movement through a progression by chaining chord tones and scale context so phrases resolve.

What are sevenths?

What are sevenths?

Seventh chords are four-note chords built from the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th degrees. This lesson maps those tones across the neck so you can target richer harmonic color.

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 Ionian (Major) sound like?

What does Ionian (Major) sound like?

Ionian is the major scale sound (bright, stable). 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.