As we learn to play guitar, we'll continuously encounter sequences of notes used in predictable patterns. These are called scales — which provide a handy blueprint we can reliably depend on. Whether we're playing simple melodies or exploring complex melodic phrases, an understanding of scales often makes the musical waters far easier to navigate.
Learning scales can seem academic and boring – so let's bring some recognizable songs into the mix! Here's lessons where I teach a solo or vocal melody — and I point out how the notes used are coming from a single scale. Understanding this often makes everything far easier to learn.