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The Major Scale

The most important scale of all is the Major Scale because all modes are derived from this scale. Modes are distorted scales. In simple words, you make some notes sharp or flat. Each mode like the major scale has a quality. The major scale’s quality is happy and upbeat. These qualities which are more prevalent when you integrate the chords are shown above into your playing. There are 5 patterns.

You may be wondering why you are learning 5 patterns instead of one. This is so that you can alter to a different scale when playing without making a big jump on the fretboard. In this way you will know all the patterns and the notes of the fretboard, You will always have the scale you want within reach.

With these patterns you can change to many different modes and have the same patterns!!