Major Scales

Major, Minor and Pentatonic Scales

There are essentially 5 scale forms that will be the basis of any scale you will ever need to play. The main lesson section covers them in the order that is the easiest to learn and retain.

Here you can find certain scales organized in different ways.

A Major Scales and Positions

This lesson shows the A major/F# minor scale in all 5 positions.

Bb Major/G Minor in 5th Position

Bb major and it relative G minor scale in 5th position.

C Major Scale and Positions

Learn the C major scale and the 5 positions every guitarist should know.

D Major Scale and Positions

D Major/B Minor in 2nd, 4th, 7th and 9th Positions

E Major in 9th Position

F Major Scale and Positions

F Major/D Minor in open, 2nd, 5th and 7th Positions

G Major Scale and Positions

Currently open, 2nd and 9th position G major/E minor