Scales
Connecting Scale Patterns
A great way to connect the five basic major scale patterns.
Connecting Scales
If you know all of your scale patterns, but are not sure how to connect them, this lesson will help you.
Ascending And Descending Melodic Minor Scales
What we are being told by traditional music theory, is a load of crap.
Chromatic Sequences With The Pentatonic Scale
Creating unlimited licks using the pentatonic scale.
Harmonic Minor And Melodic Major Scales
A complete primer on these amazing scales.
Chromatic Sequences With The Pentatonic Scale
The pentatonic scale contains 5 notes; the melodic combinations you have to work with are endless.
How To Sound Exotic: Japanese Guitar Scale And Phrasing
Koto on guitar - let's get exotic, shall we?
Scales: Combining Rhythmic Variations
Now, Mike mixes up the rhythms when practicing scales to make things that much more interesting.
Practicing Scales With Rhythmic Variation
Building your chops while making practice time more interesting and even, fun.
The Altered Scale
Mike digs a little deeper into the Altered scale, aka Super Locrian.
Minor Pentatonic Scale: Free Yourself From The Five Boxes
Deepen your knowledge of the Minor Pentatonic scale, free yourself from the “5 boxes slavery”, expand your phrasing vocabulary and stimulate your creativity.
Hanon Style, Scale Sequences
Mike teaches you scale sequences (in the Hanon style, adapted from piano) that are great for your dexterity and precision.
Three Reasons Why All Guitar Pros Learn Scales Eventually
Discover how learning scales actually fosters creativity.
How To Compose Original Phrases On The Pentatonic Scale
You might think that the pentatonic scale is just an easy scale but with no depth - well, you are wrong.
Advanced Uses For The Old Pentatonic Scale
Are you playing too much? Well, it may be that you are not using enough pentatonic scales in your soloing!
Here Is Exactly How To Practice Guitar Scales
Here it is, it's right here, it's here now and it's right here for you - scale practicing that opens up creative options.
All About Scales On Guitar
Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas provides some clarity on the subject of scales.
Exotic Scales: Diminished Scale
Michael Knight has a 4-note diminished scale for you to add to your repertoire.
Exotic Scales: The Hexatonic Scale
Michael Knight returns with the first installment of his Exotic Scales series.
Creating Modes From Pentatonics
If you are familiar with pentatonic scales, this may be a great way to get into modal playing.
Waking Up The Pentatonics: Pentatonic Applications
Digging in with practical application of the pentatonic scale.
Waking Up The Pentatonics: Extended Pentatonic Arpeggios
A different perspective on the pentatonic scale using arpeggios.
Exotic Scales: Hirajoshi Scale
Mike is focusing on the Japanese Hirajoshi scale in this lesson on exotic scales.
Pentatonic Scales: The Not-So-Secret Weapon
Scott Allen explodes the myth of the pentatonic scale being only appropriate for beginners.
Pentatonic Speed Mechanics, Part 2
Here are more exercises to develop and improve outside picking and alternate picking.
A Turn Of Phrase
Scott's tackles the unteachable, and talks about adding bends, slides, and killer vibrato to your solo work
Single String Scales
How to get a better handle on the fretboard by concentrating on one string at a time.
Applying The Chromatic Scale, Part 2
Even more of Greg's personal uses and insights into this somewhat eclectic scale.
Applying The Chromatic Scale, Part 1
Some of Greg's personal uses and insights into this somewhat eclectic scale.
Pentatonic Speed Mechanics
Here are some exercises to develop and improve outside picking and alternate picking.
Harmonic Minor Scale
Here's a master class on the distinct sound of the harmonic minor scale, with your instructor, Mike Campese.
How To Practice Scales
Practicing scales in an interesting and systematic way.
Synthetic Scales
You can make your own scales with these tips from Mike Campese.
Scales Beginning With Each Finger
Develop both dexterity and versatility with these fretboard exercises.
Extended Scales
Mike's ideas will help you move up the neck very quickly.
Pentamodal Idea
Simple knowledge of pentatonics is all you need to utilize the modes in your lead guitar playing.