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    What is a scale

    A scale is a series of single notes. That's all there is to it. There are many types
    of scales with many different names and uses, but the major scale is by far the most
    common. Other examples are the minor scale, the blues scale, the pentatonic scale,
    the diminished scale, the chromatic scale, and many more. Scales are defined by
    the number of notes that comprise them and by the series of intervals it takes to
    build them. The notes in the scale are also referred to as degrees. Each degree is
    given a number.
    Scales are used to solo, create melodies, connect chords together, and they are
    the very foundation for the chords we play. Scales help establish the "key" we are
    in. We must learn how these scales are built in order to understand them better and
    use them to our advantage.

    Sharps and flats

    !
    In order to work through this chapter, we must understand the concept of sharps
    "
    and flats. A sharp ( ) raises a note one half step or one fret. A flat ( ) lowers a note
    one half step. For example, between
    F and G on the 6th string, there is 1
    a whole step. The fret between 23
    F and G could be called either F 4
    sharp or G flat. F sharp is one fret 5
    higher than F and G flat is one fret 6 F G

    F! or G "
    5 7 9 12
    lower than G. F sharp and G flat are
    enharmonically the same because
    they are the same pitch.

    There are sharps and flats between all of our notes with the exception of E to F
    and B to C. E and F are right next to each other and so are B and C. This is true on
    all instruments. You might have played a keyboard before and noticed there are no
    black keys between these notes.
    The black keys are sharps and flats, E F B C

    so between E and F and B and C 2 E F


    3 B C E F
    there are none. Let's get started
    4 E F B C
    with the most easy to understand
    5 B C E F
    scale, the chromatic scale. E F B C
    5 7 9 12
    B and C and E and F are always a half step apart.
    Tip
    Whenever transporting a guitar, be sure
    and use a guitar case or gig bag. 18

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