Major scale

In this lesson we will take a look at major scale patterns, positions and essential theory for this foundational guitar scale.

Learn the pattern for building major scales on the piano, and use that pattern to build any major scale. Learn the piano with chords.

Easily reference major scales and key signatures with this free chart. Download the blank chart in PDF and Word formats or fill it online and save as a ready-to-print PDF.

Authors sunoy14

The major scale is perhaps the most important scale you can learn as a fledgling guitar music theory student. It is one of the most easily recognizable sequences of notes in music. From a music theory standpoint, the major scale is like the measuring ruler of music. Let's learn the theory and ess

Five positions of the G major scale

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G Major Scale on the guitar fretboard | Learn the notes, chords, and more for the G Major Scale on the lesson page!

Learn the definitions and basic principles about relative minor and major scales/ chords and how this increases your options when you are thinking in solos.