G Major Scale on the G string
Learn the G major scale on the G string.
All major scales are built with the same formula:
W W H W W W H
Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half
Playing a scale on one string is not the most efficient way to play a scale however it is a great way to see the relationship between the whole steps and half steps. It is also very good for training your ear to hear the difference between a half step and whole step.
The numbers below the staff above are representing suggested finger. The are based on using 3 positions which you will are listed below:
1st Position
1st finger (index) looks after 1st fret
2nd finger (middle) looks after the 2nd fret
3rd finger (ring) looks after the 3rd fret
4th finger (pinky) looks after the 4th fret
5th Position
1st finger (index) looks after 5th fret
2nd finger (middle) looks after the 6th fret
3rd finger (ring) looks after the 7th fret
4th finger (pinky) looks after the 8th fret
9th Position
1st finger (index) looks after 9th fret
2nd finger (middle) looks after the 10th fret
3rd finger (ring) looks after the 11th fret
4th finger (pinky) looks after the 12th fret
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Do you know there are really only 5 scale forms that will cover the whole fretboard?
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