Chromatic Double Stops

In chromatic double stop motion, the same interval shape slides up or down the neck one fret at a time, without following any particular key.

This is different from diatonic double stops (which stay within a scale and change shape slightly at each position). Chromatic double stops keep a fixed finger shape and move it in half-step increments.

Chromatic slides are a staple of blues, jazz, and rock lead playing. They create tension and forward momentum that resolves when you land on a target note within the key.

Chromatic 3rds from Fret 1

The same 3rd shape slides one fret at a time up the neck — pure chromatic motion.

Chromatic 3rds — Full Workout

Start at fret 1 with a 3rd shape and slide up one fret at a time
Keep your finger spacing constant — only the hand position changes
Play all six positions ascending, then reverse direction back to the starting fret