GUITAR SCALES Made Easy

In this video we break down the chromatic scale, the major scale, how to build triads, and basic guitar intervals. It's a lot of information as fast as possible, but also in a very easy to understand way (hopefully)..

Scale for Beginners. Start Here.

@The C Major Scale in Open Position is a terrific first scale on the guitar! It helps you develop finger dexterity and pick control and is a useful tool for improvising!

The Five Positions of the Major Scale for Guitar

Learn how to effortlessly memorize and play the five positions of the major scale for guitar. Knowing the major scale in five different positions across the fretboard will enable you to see every interval location across the fretboard, which in turn will give you the ability to play different scales, modes, arpeggios, and chords anywhere you lay your hand on the guitar by simply adjusting certain intervals within the major scale.

Guitar Scales 101

0:00 Intro 0:33 Definition of a Scale 2:00 The Major Scale 3:34 The White Keys 4:23 Open Position Playing 6:11 Accidentals (sharps and flats) 8:58 C Major, Open Position 9:27 G Major, Open Position 10:21 D Major, Open Position 10:52 A Major, Open Position 11:24 E Major, Open Position 12:24 F Major, Open Position 13:22 Bb Major, Open Position 13:59 Moveable Scale Forms 17:15 Number System 18:29 Practice Tips 21:32 My Preferred Major Scale Forms 31:42 Berklee Major Scale Forms 41:41 C.A.G.E.D. Method 46:32 My Preferred Minor Scale Forms 56:35 The Guitar's Unique Tuning 57:58 Modes of the Major Scale 1:22:25 Natural, Harmonic and Melodic Minor 1:25:06 Blues Scales 1:28:42 Major Pentatonic 1:30:29 Outro

How to Connect the Pentatonic Scale Across the Entire Fretboard (and Use it in Your Solos)

Steve Stine is known as the world’s most sought-after guitar-instructor. He’s most famous for his ability to make learning guitar fun and easy. He has over 33 years of teaching and playing experience. He’s literally helped millions of guitarists in over 103 countries. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Minnesota State University Moorhead and has played lead-guitar in bands that have toured throughout the U.S. and U.K. He’s also a featured instructor at Guitar World Magazine and the former professor of Modern Guitar Studies at North Dakota State University. Steve is considered the world’s top instructor because his students see noticeable improvements in their playing, fast.

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15 Scales Every Guitarist Should Know (In Order)

Here's my roadmap for scales!

Demonstrating The Modes of Harmonic Minor

The modes of harmonic minor are seldom explored and often misunderstood, but they contain an entire universe of abstract harmonies. Although the 1st and 5th modes are fairly common, I think more attention should be given to some of the others as they can create truly unique sounds.

The Five Positions of the Minor Pentatonic Scale for Guitar

Learning all 5 positions of the minor pentatonic scale across the fretboard will give you the freedom to solo effortlessly across the fretboard in ANY key without ever getting lost again! In this video, you will learn patterns 1 - 5 of the minor pentatonic scale/ the root notes in every pentatonic position/ how to connect each pentatonic position seamlessly, and how to use these to solo over any song or backing track in a minor key!

Ultimate DIMINISHED SCALE Guitar Tutorial

In this diminished scale guitar lesson I explain the diminished scale, how it's used, and how to practice its scale patterns on guitar.In this diminished scale guitar lesson I explain the diminished scale, how it's used, and how to practice its scale patterns on guitar.