Guitar modes

Scale formula: 1, 2, b3, 4, 5, b6, b7. Called the natural minor scale to distinguish it from the various other types of minor scale. Also known as the Aeolian mode. It shares its notes with its relative major scale, so all the patterns are the same, only the root has moved. Download PDF

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Guitar Modes

Chart of the Spanish Minor scale patterns on the guitar fretboard. Also known by its Catholic Church name Phrygian Mode, works against both Major and Minor, the clashing notes providing it with its unique character or color. When used to extend the Blues scale, it becomes a staple of Metal, especially 1980's Thrash Metal.

The C major scale consists of the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B. It is the only major scale to not contain any sharps or flats.

Three scale ideas across strings 6(E) and 5(A) that are awesome for creating your own riffs. Find out more in my latest video lesson.

The complete guide to guitar modes, with tab, music & fret diagrams. Learn to play any modal scale. Find out what modes are & how to improvise with them.

This free PDF chart provides guitar diagrams for playing intervals on the guitar.

Modes of the major scale and chords for guitar

This approach offers an economical way to cover a lot of fretboard ground while broadening the availability of notes within a given position.

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Q: What are modes and how do they work? A: I get this question a lot, but have only touched on it in past columns, as it relates to other questions. Here's a straightforward guide to modes and scales to follow. Modes are a very simple concept but can take some time to really understand and ge

Every guitar scale you're ever likely to need, TAB & notation. A complete guide to guitar scales, with fretboard diagrams, tabs and notation. Learn new sounds for your solos and songs and master the fretboard.