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Positions of the Major Scale

In your growth as a lead guitarist, it becomes increasingly important to learn to solo in more than one position. If, for instance, you are soloing in the key of C major, and you only feel comfortable playing in the few frets surrounding the eighth fret, then you are restraining yourself unnecessarily.

The primary position of the major scale is the “standard” way of playing the major scale, which a lot of guitarists know. If it looks new to you, play through it. This is the “do re mi fa sol la ti do” scale you probably learned in school. Begin the scale with your second finger, and do not alter your hand position while playing the scale. Make sure to play the scale backwards and forwards, slowly and evenly, until you have it memorized.