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6 vital Major scales and arpeggio patterns
It all starts here. From these scales you can derive all the other modes/scales and their arpeggios.
The approach is based on that of Jimmy Bruno, Jody Fisher and others – their work is well worth checking out.
The fingering follows the “one-finger-per-fret” rule except where indicated (or where it’s obvious). The scale labels also refer to fingering:
- The first number tells you what string the lowest root note is on. This is the note you should start with (e.g. in a 6v2 scale, start on the 6th string)
- The letter in the middle signifies v for vertical or h for horizontal. A vertical scale stays mainly in one position, but a horizontal scale has a clear position shift early on
- The number at the end tells you which finger to play the starting root note with (e.g. start a 6v2 scale with your 2nd finger)
This is foundation stuff on which everything else is built so learn it well. These scales and arpeggios should be practiced in all keys every day until you can play them in your sleep. Then play them in your sleep as well.
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