MusicYears 5–8Guitar

Guitar Grade 5: Scales & Arpeggios

All major/minor scales, 2 octaves; chromatic scale; tremolo introduction

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a ladder with steps that go up and down — that's like a scale in music! 🎵

  2. 2

    What is a scale in music? 🎶

  3. 3

    Tap the notes of the G major scale on this fretboard — start on the 3rd fret of the low E string. 🎸

  4. 4

    Let's play the G major scale together on one string. 🎸

  5. 5

    What note do you play on the 7th fret of the low E string in the G major scale? 🎸

  6. 6

    Now try an arpeggio — play the notes G, B, D, G on the same string. 🎶

  7. 7

    How many notes are in the G major arpeggio (G, B, D, G)? 🎶

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