Scales for all Positions
So we've looked at a few different scales in open and 5th position. Now let's put on our big boy shoes and learn how to play in any position.
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Scale Maps
The Major and Natural Minor Scales can easily be reduced to 7 different shapes, that correspond to the player's position on the fretboard. The 7 positions are based on the position of the tonic note.
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