If you\u2019ve spent any amount of time around other musicians, you might have heard them speak about the importance of the major scale. The major scale is the foundation of all western music. Every guitar scale and guitar chord you\u2019ll ever play comes from this almighty scale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this guide, you\u2019ll find a collection of video lessons that will take you through the ins and outs of playing the major scale. You\u2019ll start off by gaining a basic understanding of what the major scale is and the music theory behind it. From there, we\u2019ll take a look at how to practice it and how you can apply it in a creative way. Once you\u2019ve completed these lessons, you\u2019ll have a complete grasp of the major scale on the guitar. Lesson 1: Understanding The Major Scale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll want to know the four beginner music theory principles before you get into learning the major scale. These concepts are the natural musical alphabet, half-steps & whole-steps, sharps & flats, and the BC & EF rule. Here\u2019s a short video lesson in case you don\u2019t already know them: 4 Music Theory Fundamentals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n