Scale Level 5

G Scale – E Position- Dominant

Add a little funk

The G position dominant brings a really funky arpeggio that can be used to great effect accross the 2 octaves.  Go to lesson.

C Scale – C Position – 2 Octave

Linking the top and bottom of the neck

This scale can be repeated up the neck with a quick run up the high E string. Go to lesson.

G Scale – C Position – Dominant

Use to find some great chords

A few tweaks and you can get some great sounding chords mixed with a few open notes here – have a play around. Go to lesson.

C Scale – G Position – 2 Octave

Arpeggio gold

Have fun playing the 2 octave arpeggio on this one. Try a few interesting chord shapes here too.  Go to lesson.

G Scale – G position – Dominant

So many scales

This scale comes straight off the Open G chord and is basically the A minor with a G note on the E string.  Go to lesson.

G Scale – A Position – Dominant

Fast, really fast

With a really simple pattern you can speed up over this scale and let a few blistering fast riffs create some flair. Go to lesson.

G Scale – D Position – Dominant

Cheaky little arpeggio

A great fun arpeggio in this scale which is a treat to slip in over chord which highlights the flat 7th. Go to lesson.

Em Scale – 4 Octave

Huge scale

This uses a 4 note progression on each string while stretching or sliding your fingers all the way up the guitar even beyong the fretboard. Go to lesson.

Blues Extension Box

The best riff machine

This little addition to the pentatonic scale is just the best spot to nail a great blues riff. Go to lesson.

Harmonic Minor – 2 Octave

Middle eastern vibe

The E position of the A Harmonic minor scale gives you and amazing tool to change the style of your music completely. Try the arpeggios fast. Go to lesson.

Dm Scale – C Position – Dorian

A beautiful minor

This minor scale is just so nice – the natural 6th makes for a more harmonious feel. Try riffs that hit the 6th clearly.  Go to lesson.

Dm Scale – E Position – Dorian

The full dorian

This dorian scale is super fast and easy to play. Try moving it around to different key centres and get some new tones in your music. Go to lesson.

Am Scale – C Position – 2 Octave

hammer tap heaven

This scale lends itself to great hammer-on and pull-off runs. See how fast you can get. Go to lesson.

Am Scale – G Position – 2 Octave

Low end arpeggio

The double octave arpeggio here is excellent descending and then rolling back to a Em chord. Go to lesson.

Dm Scale – G Position – Dorian

Chop into chords

There are some great little D minor chords to be discovered in this scale mixing 3 or 4 notes. Go to lesson.

Am Scale – E Position – 2 Octave

The best scale

This scale is essential and is great to move anywhere. Use it as a reference point for other modes and scales across the fretboard. Go to lesson.

Dm Scale – D Position – Dorian

Open Dorian

If you are matching your modes with open chords this is the spot for a D Dorian. Move it up for a great high-end scale for other key centers. Go to lesson.

Dm Scale – A Position – Dorian

Looks a little familar

If you haven’t clued on that the modes are just scales started at a different note this one will make it obvious. Go to lesson.