Re: 5 Patterns of the Major Scale


Dan wrote:
> My instructor taught me the five major patterns in the key of G and how to
> play the same five patterns in the key of A by simply moving each pattern up
> two frets. The neat thing about it I just discovered tonight is that the
> root notes automatically fall into the same place in each pattern. So
> eventually I will be able to play in any key and not worry about finding the
> root notes - they will always be in the same places. Man, I love the
> simplicity of it! I practice these scales all the time. I think they will
> be valuable, but I'm not able to see into the future. I can't play any lead
> yet, but hope to. Do you more experienced players think I'm on the right
> track? Thanks.


Follow your instructor.

Playing these you will learn on so many levels. Sure you learn scales,
but you also build the strength and dexterity in your hands and train
your ear. Keep it up and not only will you be able to play in any key,
but you will hear what key a song is in.

One word of advice: It's a marathon not a sprint and you're in it for
the long haul. Expect to play these scales forever.

.

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