The last two fingering patterns in our guitar scales 22 fret system completes the C major scale over the entire fingerboard of a standard electric guitar. Guitarists who are already familiar with the various modes: Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixo-Lydian, Aeolian and Locrian modes will immediately see the benefits of being able to play the modes over the whole fretboard using the guitar scales 22 fret system. Guitar Scales 22 fret system - part 8 Play the following notes on the sixth string, starting with your first finger playing the note G on the 15th fret, sixth string. 1. Play the following notes on the sixth string: G note played with your first finger, A note played with either your second or third finger which ever is comfortable, B note played with your fourth finger 2. Play the following notes on the fifth string: C note played with your first finger, D note played with either your second or third finger which ever is comfortable, E note played with your fourth finger 3. Play the following notes on the fourth string: F note played with your first finger, G note played with either your second or third finger which ever is comfortable, A note played with your fourth finger 4. Play the following notes on the third string: B note played with your first finger, C note played with your second finger, D note played with your fourth finger. 5.Play the following notes on the second string: E note played with your first finger, F note played with your second finger, G note played with your fourth finger. 6. Play the following notes on the first string: A note played with your first finger, B note played with either your third finger, C note played with your fourth finger. Guitar Scales 22 fret system - part 9 (final pattern) Play the following notes on the sixth string, starting with your first finger playing the note A on the 17th fret, sixth string. 1. Play the following notes on the sixth string: A note played with your first finger, B note played with your third finger, C note played with your fourth finger 2. Play the following notes on the fifth string: D note played with your first finger, E note played with your third finger, F note played with your fourth finger 3. Play the following notes on the fourth string: G note played with your first finger, A note played with either your second or third finger which ever is comfortable, B note played with your fourth finger 4. Play the following notes on the third string: C note played with your first finger, D note played with your either your second or third finger which ever is comfortable, E note played with your fourth finger. 5.Play the following notes on the second string: F note played with your first finger, G note played with either your second or third finger, A note played with your fourth finger. 6. Play the following notes on the first string: B note played with your first finger, C note played with your second finger, D note played with your fourth finger. Now try to start linking all your fingering patterns together. starting from part 1 Practice part one ascending: F G A/ B C D / E F G / A B C / D E F / G A B THEN move to the part two version and descend the scale: C B A / G F E / D C B / A G F / E D C / B A G then go back and begin part one again ascending then descending via part two. Next try linking part two ascending to part three descending, then part three ascending to part four descending etc. The concept is to create an endless loop of correct notes in the key of C. Take your time we are after accuracy and perfect co-ordination between both hands. Some electric guitars have 24 frets, by now you will understand the concept, whatever number of frets you have on your guitar adapt the 22 fret guitar scale system to cover every note on your guitar. Mike Hayes is a teacher, author, speaker and consultant. Get his tips and tested strategies proven to boost your guitar playing his membership site at http://www.guitarcoaching.com today. Source: www.ezinearticles.com
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