MusicYears 1–3Guitar

Guitar Grade 1: Scales & Arpeggios

C, G, D major scales, 1 octave in first position; A minor, 1 octave; arpeggios (p-i-m-a)

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    A scale is like a ladder of notes that go up, step by step. 🎵

  2. 2

    Does a scale go up or down?

  3. 3

    Tap the notes to climb the C major scale — C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C! 🎹

  4. 4

    Let's play the C major scale together. 🎸

  5. 5

    How many notes are in the C major scale?

  6. 6

    Now try an arpeggio — jump from C to E to G to C! 🎶

  7. 7

    Which notes do you play in a C major arpeggio?

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