The chromatic scales are probably the easiest scale to remember but not the easiest to play because of moving out of position from the beginning positions.
This is a good scale for finger exercise. This will help you to switch strings smoothly while staying in time. Just practice slow even notes. You don’t want to be able to hear when you switch strings
Sharps and Flats
All the rules of writing music go out the window when it comes time to write chromatic and other symmetrical scales as you can see below
There is no standard an A flat could be written as a G sharp or vice versa. Here is the C chromatic.
There is actually only one chromatic scale you just start on a different note, All the notes are in this scale
C Chromatic Ascending 6th string
C Chromatic Ascending 5th string
This is similar to the last one. The same moves. The next one after this is different.
C Chromatic Ascending 4th String Start
The difference happens between the 3rd and 2nd string because these two string are tuned a major 3rd apart instead of a fourth
C Chromatic Ascending 3rd string
With the ascending scale we moved down one fret except between strings 2 and 3. With the descending scale we will move up one fret except for strings 2 and 3
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For the example up above I combined the first and last scale samples to make a two octave audio
Descending Chromatic Scales
We’ll start backwards from the first section starting on the high E string. The reverse of the last ascending scale.
C Chromatic Descending 1st String Start
C Chromatic Descending 2nd String Start
C Chromatic Descending 3rd String Start
C Chromatic Descending 4th String Start
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Here’s a sample of how to use this scale. We’ll use a G to C Chord change
I had to leave out a note or two to get it to fit but you got the idea right. Just another tool to make your leads or rhythm guitar more interesting.
Rhythm guitar players use notes and chords listen to how the Rolling Stones guitar players work the rhythm and leads together.
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The hardest part of learning guitar scales is where to start? How many times do I have to play the same scale? Which scales to learn first?
Getting organized is the key to it all
I found a software program that helps you learn any of the major scales, modes and other scales.
It’s amazing how a computer and some software can make learning these scales so much easier than when I learned them. Some I didn’t learn till years later because it was such a pain and if you didn’t use them a lot you would forget them.
If you are willing to take a little time each day and use it you will learn all the scales everywhere on the fretboard
Try it for Free
You can try a free trial version here Guitar Scales Method Trial
Right or Left Handers
It’s simple software with a full length fretboard for right or left handed players
Take your time and follow each step. You’ll learn music basics, chords and much more.
If you apply yourself you will know the guitar neck and scales in a fairly short time
Been Playing for Awhile?
Even if you have been playing awhile you can benefit from this product, you will be surprised how much you don’t know as well as you think you do
I wish this was around when I was learning guitar
Once again here is the link to this software that will save you hours of practice by organizing these scale for you to learn.
Guitar Scales Method Trial
P.S. You are Never done learning guitar, there is always something new to learn. It’s a lifestyle enjoy it
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