Top 10 Must Learn Guitar Scales (Part 2)

Top 10 Must Learn Guitar Scales (Part 2)

In Top 10 Must Learn Guitar Scales (Part 1), we have looked at the must learn guitar scales for pop, rock, country and blues music. This time, we will continue in using the key of A to discuss the scales used in jazz, metal and neoclassical rock music.

Again, spend one to two days practicing each scale, in different keys, and in both ascending and descending orders.

Jazz Music

6 – A Dorian scale (mode)


A Dorian scale (mode)

7 – A Mixolydian scale (mode)


A Mixolydian scale (mode)

8 – A Harmonic minor scale (Also applicable to metal & neoclassical rock music)


A Harmonic minor scale

9 – A Melodic minor scale


A Melodic minor scale

10 – A Diminished scale (whole-half) (Also applicable to metal & neoclassical rock music)


A Diminished scale (whole-half)

Once you have mastered those scale, do not hesitate to try scales variations.

Dare to explore!



Reference:
www.guitarhabits.com