A scale is defined as any one specific group of notes. Although there are twelve notes in music, a scale could be a grouping of any number of notes in any octave. There are many possible scales to be played. Scales in general are used to create a musical effect or feeling, build strength and dexterity with fingers, and learning to hear differences in note combinations. Scales can also be used in writing music. The following pages will teach you how to play different varieties of scales on your guitar.

Major Scales Minor Scales Minor Pentatonic Scales Major Pentatonic Scales Blues Scales