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The major scale is a crucial building block.
It’s a bit like your ABC. Would you skip learning the ABC?
Me neither. 😉
This beginner lesson features…
… All 12 major scales in 1 octave.
… All 12 major scales across the fretboard.
… 1 simple fingering for all scales.
You can download the tabs by clicking here (search for HG17 – How I Teach Beginners the Major Scale (In All 12 Keys)).
Download it. Print it. Use it.
And here is everything else you need to know. Enjoy!
📈 Difficulty
1/10 (This gives you a rough idea of how difficult it is. If you feel it’s actually easier, great. If not, don’t feel bad.)
⏰ Time Estimation
30 Minutes (This is a rough estimation that can vary widely. If you’re faster, great. If not, don’t feel bad.)
💪 Action Steps
Play the G major scale in 1 octave to get comfortable with the fingering. Play slowly up and down. Aim for a good sound.
Play all 12 major scales in 1 octave.
Play the G major scale across the fretboard to get comfortable with the fingering. Play slowly up and down. Aim for a good sound.
Play all 12 major scales across the fretboard.
✏️ Extra Tips
Play legato (with no gaps between notes).
Keep your fingers close to the fretboard. Short ways.
Take your time. No rush. The major scales won’t run away. 😉
🎯 Encouragement
Practicing major scales will help you understand music theory and the fretboard. Done correctly, they will improve your finger dexterity, playing accuracy, timing, and rhythm. They’re essential for improvisation. They’ll develop your ears. Do you need more encouragement?
Talk soon,
Florian from Hi Guitar
