Scales & Music Theory
Master guitar scales, modes, intervals, and music theory concepts to understand the language of music and unlock the fretboard.
25 articles
The Major Scale on Guitar: Patterns, Theory, and Practice
Beginner
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The Natural Minor Scale on Guitar: Patterns and Applications
Beginner
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The Major Pentatonic Scale: Five Notes That Sound Great Everywhere
Beginner
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The Minor Pentatonic Scale: The Most Essential Guitar Scale
Beginner
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The Blues Scale on Guitar: Adding the Blue Note to Pentatonic
Beginner
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The Harmonic Minor Scale: Exotic Sounds for Guitar
Intermediate
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The Melodic Minor Scale on Guitar: Jazz and Fusion Essential
Advanced
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Guitar Modes Explained: The Complete Guide to All 7 Modes
Intermediate
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Ionian Mode on Guitar: The Major Scale's True Identity
Intermediate
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Dorian Mode on Guitar: The Cool Minor Sound for Jazz and Funk
Intermediate
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Phrygian Mode on Guitar: Spanish and Metal Flavor
Intermediate
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Lydian Mode on Guitar: The Dreamy, Floating Sound
Intermediate
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Mixolydian Mode on Guitar: The Rock and Blues Powerhouse
Intermediate
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Aeolian Mode on Guitar: The Natural Minor in Modal Context
Intermediate
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Locrian Mode on Guitar: The Darkest and Most Dissonant Mode
Advanced
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Guitar Intervals Explained: The Building Blocks of Music
Intermediate
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The Circle of Fifths for Guitar: Your Key to Understanding Keys
Intermediate
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Key Signatures Guide for Guitar Players: Sharps, Flats, and Keys
Intermediate
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Time Signatures Explained for Guitar: 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, and More
Intermediate
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Chord Construction Theory: How Chords Are Built from Scales
Intermediate
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Harmonizing Scales: Building Chords from Every Scale Degree
Intermediate
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Relative Major and Minor Keys: The Essential Relationship
Beginner
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The Chromatic Scale on Guitar: Every Note on the Fretboard
Beginner
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The Whole Tone Scale on Guitar: Symmetrical and Dreamy
Advanced
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Diminished Scale Patterns: Whole-Half and Half-Whole on Guitar
Advanced
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