Guitar Scales
Select Scale Type
Scale Information
Scale: C Major Scale
Description: The foundation of Western music - happy, bright sound
Notes: C - C# - D - D# - E - F - F# - C - C# - D - D# - E - F - F# - C
Practice Tips
- • Start slow and focus on accuracy
- • Practice ascending and descending
- • Use a metronome to maintain steady rhythm
- • Try different picking patterns
- • Memorize the pattern shape first, then notes
- • Practice in all keys for better understanding
Fretboard Pattern
Fretboard Pattern - C Major Scale
6
1
2
3
5
4
5
6
4
7
1
3
2
3
2
4
5
1
6
7
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Scale Positions
Guitar scales are played using movable patterns. The pattern shown is in the key of C. You can move this pattern up or down the fretboard to play in different keys.
Common Uses
Songs: "Stairway to Heaven", "More Than a Feeling"
Genres: Rock, Pop, Classical
Techniques: Bending, vibrato, legato