Where Do I Start?
Presumably you are here because you want to get to the next level of learning to play guitar. That means you already can play chords and strum. Great!
You cannot run before you learn to walk. And being confident with the basics means you are now ready for the first big and exciting transition in learning guitar.
If you are trying to master guitar scales and you haven't yet figured out how to play chords, you will probably quit in frustration trying - so it is not recommended. Sorry, but just being honest!
OK. So answer yes or no to the questions below, and you will know what is the best way to proceed and what are the best scales for you to learn.
What level are you at? Let's find out.
- Can you play 3 or more chords in progression comfortably?
- Can you play 2 or 3 different voicings of all chords that you currently know?
- Can you identify bass lines and their notes while listening to a song?
- Can you pick out some notes on the fretboard that seem to fit into the scale of a song?
- Can you pick out the chords of a song while listening to a song?
Less than 3 Yes responses Keep working on the basics like chord fingerings, smooth chord changes, rhythm etc.
3 Yes responses You're ready to learn the secrets of guitar scales now!
4 Yes responses You're definitely ready for more and you have an ear for music!
5 Yes responses What have you been waiting for? You love music and should be tapping your creative talent now!
Depending on your musical style and preferences, there are certain scales, which are commonly used. This is just a guide to keep you focused when you are starting out.
Advanced guitar players will be able to apply any kind of scale to their work for truly unique effects.
From the above table you should have a good idea of the type of scales that will be the most important for you to learn. As you can see the major scale is prominent in most styles, followed by the pentatonic. And of course jazz is the most demanding style and knows no real boundaries.
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Where do I Start?
