Where are the other major chord scales?

[Charles S]

I have only found the G major scale scale. Where are the other scales?

[sunjamr]

Hey Charles, I’m not sure what you mean. The major scale structure (the fret distance between scale notes) is the same for every key. As you know, a space of two frets is a whole step, and one fret is a half step. For example:

Put your finger on the G note of the 1st string (3rd fret), and call that the first (root) note. Move up 2 frets, then 2 frets, then 1 fret, then 2 frets, then 2 frets, then 2 frets, then 1 fret. So the pattern is:

Play the root note, then start moving up:
whole step
whole step
half step
whole step
whole step
whole step
half step = root note an octave higher

Or,

2, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1

Next put your finger on the C note of the 2nd string (1st fret) and play the above pattern.

Voila! You have played the C major scale. Pick any spot (for your root note) on any string and follow that pattern, and you will find the major scale for your root note.

Easy peazy!

Sunjamr Steve

[charjo]

Nice easy peazy answer, Steve. I’m not sure that was a serious question.
John

[Rod Smith]

I was looking for some additional info on blending Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales and now I’m confused. In several courses (436 and 530), Brian is talking about the MAJOR Pentatonic Scale PATTERN 2. He shows it as 1st string, 5th fret to 3rd fret; 2nd string, 5th fret to 3rd fret; and 3rd string 4th fret…etc. I would have just asked him a question but the courses are older and I didn’t think my response would show up.

In all my years, what he showed and described is PATTERN ONE. See the attached from my instructor from 20 years ago. First section is MAJOR scale, 2nd row is what I’m talking about – MAJOR Pentatonic. I’m probably just misunderstanding but it’s got me confused.

[Michael L]

Hi Rod, the numbering of the patterns in the Pentatonic scale are somewhat arbitrary and will vary from instructor to instructor. In your attached chart, the second row, first diagram is what Brian refers to as MAJOR Pentatonic pattern 2. For him, pattern 1 is what your chart shows as pattern 5. As Brian numbers the patterns, pattern 1 for either Major or Minor pentatonic is the same shape, but one would shift the position relative to the root notes to get either Major or Minor. If the root notes fall under your first finger, it’s the Minor Pent. If the root notes fall under your pinky, it’s the Major Pent. In this way, pattern 2 of the Major Pentatonic overlaps patter 1 of the Minor pentatonic at the same position on the neck.

Brian’s Lead Guitar Course explains Brian’s take on it. If you’re a Premium Member, go to My Account > My Courses > Lead Guitar Course.

[Rick Z]

Is there a simple PDF available showing the notes of the major scales?

[Jean-Michel G]

Which major scale?
Also, please see above the reply by sunjamr steve.

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