Comments on: Guitar Scale Anatomy: the Theory Behind a Major Scale

By: Rookie89

Rookie89 — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:24:03 +0000

I agree, beelzebub…I have learned a lot about the concept of scales here, but I think it would help a lot if you could tab these out for us “hand-on” learners. Thanks for all the information. This is my first attempt at scales, so any advice is great!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:05:42 +0000

Classy and diplomatic response…nice job.

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How To Use a Guitar Capo — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:44:21 +0000

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By: beelzebub

beelzebub — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:54:29 +0000

Nice, but didn’t really discuss how to incorporate scales into playing a solo/improvising in a song. Still don’t get that?

By: Brett

Brett — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:40:00 +0000

meabh,

Thanks for your response and your suggestions, however, in any basic theory class, you’ll also learn that the symbols used to mark sharps, flats, or naturals can also be referred to as “accidentals.” When you are speaking of musical notation, you can refer to these symbols as accidental signs. It is a true distinction that you made when talking about scales or modes that an accidental note is one that is not apart of the scale or mode indicated by the key signature.

And of course, theory is not garbage. It’s a very helpful tool. I was simply pointing out that it can “feel” that way at times. However, there have also been a lot of very successful musicians and artists who have barely known a nick of theory.

By: meabh

meabh — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:02:10 +0000

Sharps and Flats are not called accidentals. Accidentals are only the notes that don’t belong in the key that your are in. Therefore, sharps and flats are only called accidentals if they DON’T belong in the notes of the key you are in. Therefore in the key of G, F# is not an accidental, but F natural is an accidental because it does not belong in the scale!

and F sharp is the exact same note as G flat, what you call it simply depends on which key you are in!

sorry but these are the basics you learn in secondary school (or high school if you’re american) music.

theory is not ‘garbage’, you need a good knowledge of it to get anywhere in music so i would suggest you brush up on your theory before you pretend to know what you’re talking about!!

By: Guitar Lessons: Scales & Learning the Guitar Fretboard

Guitar Lessons: Scales & Learning the Guitar Fretboard — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:42:59 +0000

[...] explained the theory behind guitar scales and we’ve also took a more in depth look at how to build a major scale. This information is essential to your growth, but we’ve never really had any guitar lessons [...]

By: faisal

faisal — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:20:46 +0000

and yes ..am up for your RSS as well I think :)

By: faisal

faisal — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:19:58 +0000

Thanks a bunch..

That was really helpful and though I took a little time.. I understood this major scale concept very well..AM never gonna forget it again..

Great JOB
faisal

By: Guitar Scale Anatomy: Theory Explained Behind Guitar Scales

Guitar Scale Anatomy: Theory Explained Behind Guitar Scales — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:21:25 +0000

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