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Tag: Scales

  • Scale Test Two: Open Position G Major Scale Guitar

    Scale Test Two: Open Position G Major Scale Guitar

    In the previous post, I discussed the importance of open position scales. The majority of guitarists overlook the open-position scales. Beginning with these scales ensures a comprehensive understanding of the entire instrument. This post demonstrates the open position G major scale and E harmonic minor scales. These are my public jury for the virtual doctorate…

  • First Scale Test: Open Position C Major Scale Guitar

    In the last post on earning a “virtual” doctorate guitar degree, I indicated the first videos featured would demonstrate my ability to play the minimally required scale work for MUSC 101. Though I have obtained a master’s degree in classical guitar, this will be a baseline for future work. No matter what level I have…

  • Why Practice Classical Guitar Scales

    Why Practice Classical Guitar Scales

    Every great musician practices scales. Practicing scales on the classical guitar is of utmost importance for several reasons. Scales serve as fundamental building blocks in music and offer numerous benefits for guitarists, regardless of their musical style or genre. Let’s dig into a few more reasons why you should practice your classical guitar scales. Technical…

  • A Practical Plan Of Instruction On Guitar Scale Practice

    A Practical Plan Of Instruction On Guitar Scale Practice

    I just cannot help myself from posting these great articles from the past! I just wish the guitar was more accepted at the time in the fine art concert and the amateur world at the time. This article focuses on scale practice on the piano but there is much that can be applied to all…

  • Building Your Fretboard Knowledge – Part 2

    In the last post on building your fretboard knowledge, I focused on using chord shapes. In this installment, I’ll focus on using the pentatonic major and minor scales. These two scales are the most popular scales throughout the world. I think they are more important than the full major and minor scales when beginning the…

  • Learning To Connect Two Guitar Scale Forms – Part 2

    Learning To Connect Two Guitar Scale Forms – Part 2

    Learning to connect scale forms lets a guitarist breaking free from the confinement of one particular scale form during their solos. This series will help you find that path.

  • Learning To Connect Two Guitar Scale Forms – Part 1

    Learning To Connect Two Guitar Scale Forms – Part 1

    Learning to connect scale forms lets a guitarist breaking free from the confinement of one particular scale form during their solos. This series will help you find that path.

  • Segovia Scales And Their Hinderances

    Segovia Scales And Their Hinderances

    No name brings more to the classical guitar conversation than Andrés Segovia. Many consider him to be the ultimate teacher and student. Others question whether he hurt or helped a generation with homegrown techniques and advice. Certainly, he achieved his main life goal of bringing the guitar to the concert stage. Here, however, discusses the…