Final Up to date on April 21, 2021 by Klaus Crow

Hello good folks, at this time we’re going to proceed our A Natural Minor (One-Octave) Scales Collection with Part II. Should you haven’t studied Part I but, make sure you test it out: Powerful One-Octave Natural Minor Scales – Part I

Advantages of Studying One-Octave Natural Minor Scales.

The one-octave pure minor scales are vital scales for Rock, Blues and Pop guitar music, soloing and understanding music idea. They’re nice for figuring out the form and construction of the dimensions, the notes throughout the scale and the intervals. They’re additionally simpler to play and comprehend for inexperienced persons. For intermediate gamers they develop the way in which of approaching scales and soloing.

Natural Minor Scales Ranging from the Root Notice on the A-string

In Part II we’re studying three pure minor scale form/patterns with the primary (root) notice beginning on the A-string (fifth string).

Tip: Study and memorize the notes on the A-string so you may immediately acknowledge the important thing of the dimensions if you need to transfer the dimensions up or down the fretboard.

Natural Minor Scale Fingering

I’ve notated the left hand fingering (proper hand gamers) for all the dimensions form / patterns beneath.

The numbers within the yellow neck diagrams point out the fingers. The neck diagrams additionally clearly present what the form or sample seems to be like. Visualize and memorize the form of every sample.

| 1 = index | 2 = center finger |3 = ring finger | 4 = pinky |

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Play the dimensions shapes utilizing different selecting alternating down and up strokes. The primary notice you play is a downstroke, the second an upstroke, the third one a downstroke, the fourth one an upstroke and so forth.

Observe the dimensions in each Key

Within the examples beneath we play the A pure minor scale, however the goal is to be taught these scale shapes/patterns in each attainable key. As soon as you bought these scale below your fingers be taught the sample in different keys as effectively. Transfer the complete scale up or down the fret to vary keys simply. Want extra assist with that? A extra detailed clarification on this in Part I

Now let’s get to it.

Take pleasure in!

NATURAL MINOR SCALE SHAPES – ROOT NOTE STARTING ON THE 5TH STRING

A NATURAL MINOR SCALE fingering / form / sample #4

A NATURAL MINOR SCALE fingering / form / sample #5

A NATURAL MINOR SCALE fingering / form / sample #6

Assignments Part II

• Study to play every scale form /sample totally earlier than shifting on the subsequent one.
• Be sure you play each notice clear and clear. Hear rigorously to your notes.
• Visualize and memorize the form of every scale sample in your thoughts.
• Study to play the dimensions shapes in several keys and make sure you know what key you’re enjoying in.
• Re-practice the one-octave main scale patterns of Part I.
• Play all 6 one-octave scale patterns of Part I and II.
• Study to create melody with every scale form. That is the entire level of studying scales. Don’t get overwhelmed, simply take small simple and common steps. That’s it.

Have a blast!

Cling on a second! Within the upcoming put up (coming quickly) we’re going to be taught one-octave pure minor scales beginning on the D-string. We’re going up the strings onto the upper sounding notes! Be sure you nail these patterns earlier than shifting on. Observe your scales at this time!

Don’t overlook to go away a remark beneath 😉 I actually recognize it. ~Klaus Crow