Guitar Scales READ THIS PAGE There are a number of different scales to learn if you want to spend the time doing so. However if you get a book that has all of the scales and modes in it, you'll notice that they are presented in only one particular key. So the question becomes: Once I learn the finger patterns, how do I apply them to different keys? Well, to figure out the answer to that question, all you need to know is where the root is within the pattern of the scale. There are two patterns that seem to work the most, and they aren't really the typical finger patterns that you'll find in a book. The first pattern is a minor pattern, and would be played over major chords. If the song is in the key of Cmajor, just put the C note where the orange dot is, and the pattern will always work. This can be applied to any song, in any key...just put the root note in the proper place, and start playing. If the song you are playing is in a minor key, use this pattern, just put the root note where the orange dot is...it'll work just the same. If you want to know more about scales and finger patterns, click here   HOME BASIC CHORDS TUNING STRINGS GUITAR CARE LEARNING TABLATURE FINGER PATTERNS BACKING TRACKS SCALES AND MODES BLUES PATTERNS AMPLIFIERS RHAPSODY SUGGESTED BOOKS MY GUITARS