I
often use these scales as an introduction to improvisation. Once a student
is confidant with the execution of each scale I will use them as a warm up at the
beginning of a lesson. If using as a warm up play each scale and move up in
half steps finishing one octave higher than started. Then play each scale as
written (with the tonic on C) and move all six scale shapes up in half steps
again finishing one octave higher than started.
FORMULA
Written
underneath each scale are the scales formula as it relates to the key of C Major. Under
the harmonic and melodic minor I have also written out the formula as it
relates to the natural minor scale.
As
you learn each scale make sure you also memorise the formula. This extra step
will give you the ability to crate any of these scales anywhere on the
fingerboard and free you from thinking in terms of “shapes” which can be
restrictive. Knowing the formula is one step you can take towards becoming better guitar player.
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