Why Are Scales Worth Learning?

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In this video I want to tackle the topic of scales: why they’re worth learning, when they’re not worth learning, and a few ways they can come in handy even if you have no interest in lead guitar. Thanks Timothy for sending in this question – I hope this answer helps!

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Justin Sandercoe interviewing Steve Vai

The clip I showed is from Justin’s Instagram post. The full 12-minute interview is below. It’s pretty great to see how engaged Steve is… no lay-up answers!


“If I Needed You” by Townes Van Zandt

Here’s the Anyone Can Play Guitar video lesson I cite:

And here’s Van Zandt’s original recording of the song:


And of course, there’s my Practical Music Theory course which I recommend checking out!


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