Scale Reference Guide

[jerryo]

Hello. I'm the creator of ScaleFinder.info, I'm really glad that you find it useful.

If you have any comments or suggestions for the site then please just let me know and I'll do my best to incorporate them.

Thanks for all the feedback so far!

Can you devise one for Arpeggios ...Like for instance you want an

A minor arpeggio that begins at the 1st fret and goes all the way up to say

the 15 the fret area ?

That would be an awesome study

 

[itchybro]

Hello. I'm the creator of ScaleFinder.info, I'm really glad that you find it useful.

If you have any comments or suggestions for the site then please just let me know and I'll do my best to incorporate them.

Thanks for all the feedback so far!

Dear Slappy. Thanks for including the "Hungarian Minor Scale". You've now piqued my interest on finding scales that might approximate microtonal uses from other cultures.

One glaring omission tho': Diminished and Whole tone scales. (Okay that's two. Sorry)

VERY nice work.

 

[geochem1st]

Bumping up as good info for many who could use it

Thanks Harmony. In the past I have overlooked the lessons section and only recently have come here peering about. I see that there are many many gems that I have missed and I appreciate you resurfacing them again. Like the BB King lesson from Phil..... How did I ever miss that??!!?

 

[geo516]

only thing about the scale finder....it doesn't go past the 12th fret

 

[TeleDog]

only thing about the scale finder....it doesn't go past the 12th fret

uh? Why would it?

 

[Scooter2112]

only thing about the scale finder....it doesn't go past the 12th fret

Start over (hint, hint)

 

[BluesHowler]

only thing about the scale finder....it doesn't go past the 12th fret

I'm a beginner that has been learning to play guitar a little over a year but I have learned that after the 12th fret every scale just repeats itself only a octave higher.

Is this right?

 

[geochem1st]

I'm a beginner that has been learning to play guitar a little over a year but I have learned that after the 12th fret every scale just repeats itself only a octave higher.

Is this right?

absolutely

 

[darkr_reaver]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what do the yellow dots mean???

 

[tintin]

Yellow dots are the root notes.

 

[darkr_reaver]

So the note of each yellow dot would be the root of the chord that I'd play the scale over???

 

[cmcoram]

So the note of each yellow dot would be the root of the chord that I'd play the scale over???

Yes and no.

If you are utilizing Chord-based soloing, then the chord you are soloing over will dictate your scale choice. Example: Rhythm plays a C chord, you solo with the C major scale. But remember, when the rhythm changes chords, you would change scales also.

If, however, you want to use one scale to solo with, then figure out the overal key of the song, and use an appropriate scale. Most rock songs use the minor pentatonic scale relative to the song's key. Example: A song is in the key of C, then you could use A minor pentatonic, since A is the relative minor of C.

 

[TeleDog]

You'll see, those little notes are kinda important, you'll find yourself going back to them over and over again.

 

[MiK]

Superb software. Would it be possible to have the option of viewing the note name as opposed to the dots? I transpose from guitar to piano and visa versa and it just makes it visualy quicker.

Great software by the way, I am getting into music theory so this is a great reference.

 

[MiK]

Another great site for the guy who wants above the 12th fret.

GUITAR SCALES

 

[MiK]

Also for the guy wanting arpeggios, this site also does them from 0-24th fret.

Even though I like this site, I find the one linked on here visually better.

 

[darkr_reaver]

Yes and no.

If you are utilizing Chord-based soloing, then the chord you are soloing over will dictate your scale choice. Example: Rhythm plays a C chord, you solo with the C major scale. But remember, when the rhythm changes chords, you would change scales also.

If, however, you want to use one scale to solo with, then figure out the overal key of the song, and use an appropriate scale. Most rock songs use the minor pentatonic scale relative to the song's key. Example: A song is in the key of C, then you could use A minor pentatonic, since A is the relative minor of C.

Dude, I never knew anything about this relative minor stuff. You've introduced a great concept to me... But what's the relation between a Key and it's relative minor?

 

[Paragon]

Superb software. Would it be possible to have the option of viewing the note name as opposed to the dots? I transpose from guitar to piano and visa versa and it just makes it visualy quicker.

Great software by the way, I am getting into music theory so this is a great reference.

Mouse over the dots, the not name should pop-up. The main thing I want to do when I get back into practicing (been heck of a week) is to learn where all the notes are on the fretboard.

I'm sure there are a tone of these on the net.. I usually frequent this site a lot..
Free Guitar Lesson - TB-007 ? How To Find The Notes On The Guitar Neck

 

[GNR4EVR]

Perfect! Just what I need.

 

[cmcoram]

Dude, I never knew anything about this relative minor stuff. You've introduced a great concept to me... But what's the relation between a Key and it's relative minor?

The Key and it's relative minor will share the same key signature. C major contains no sharps or flats. So its relative minor, A, will also have no sharps or flats. To find a key's relative minor, go down a minor third (3 half steps or 3 frets): key of C, C to B, B to B flat, B flat to A.

That's just one way to do it. Obviously, you could solo with the C major scale. Major scales sound "happy." Minor scales sound slightly "dark." Just different flavors, and thats without going into modes.

Hope I have not confused you.