This is the first lesson dealing with major scales arranged for the 3 notes per string. Hey im learning the major scale right now and i have a question thats been slowing me down, should i learn the major scale with the caged system. By way of an idealized reconstruction of pythagorass experimental setup, we imagine constructing a singlestring guitar by stretching a musical string between two bridges, separated by a. These patterns allow you to use all the sequences and licks that you know from the major minor realm, because you have the same amount of notes per string and youll be able to play incredibly fast blues. If we say that a song is in the key of c, this means that the pitch c sounds like the most stable home note or tonic for the song. The follow ing three scale shapes are called 61, 51 and 41 because. Advanced guitar lesson 3 notes per string major scales. If youve ever wondered how 3 note per string scales change as the underlying key changes then this video is for you.
These scales use consistent patterns across the strings, allowing for a streamlined raceway where you can speed. Threenoteperstring patterns are extremely useful for playing heptatonic scales such as those in the major, harmonic minor and melodic minor modal groups. This is made in 3 note per string scale fingerings so it might be useful. By merging these positions, however, we can create 3 notes per string patterns and play more quickly and economically across a. Now instead of picking down, up, down, up the pattern changes to down, up, down, down. Modes ivii ionian, dorian, phrygian, lydian, mixolydian, aeolian, locrian starting with root a of the 3notesperstring scale with fingerings on the guitar neck guitar. When you use a different scale, any notes altered from the major scale stay on the same string, shifting by the appropriate number of frets. The easiest way i know to learn all 7 harmonic minor scale shapes on the guitar neck.
Likewise, most songs use notes within a particular scale a collection of notes in order from low to. One of the systems that i personally like a lot is the 3noteperstring system that is widely used these days. First the fingerings are indicated, then below that are all. In fact, the caged shapes are constructed specifically to keep things easy to play without changing position, wheras, 3 note per string scales, as we will see, involve. Oct 28, 2007 the three note per string system uses seven different positions. Minor scales instead of going over exactly the same process again, which you should be familiar with at this point of the lesson, here i will list the seven 3 notes per string patterns for a minor scale. Mode ivii ionian, dorian, phrygian, lydian, mixolydian, aeolian, locrian starting with root a of the 3notesperstring scale with the fingering on the guitar neck. Oct 12, 2016 learn this 4 notes per string scale system. Oct 25, 2016 3 note per string scales in different keys. Hardegree, scales in music page 3 of 26 in this section, we concentrate on the 1.
This is also the same notes for all the modes of c d dorian, e phrygian, etc. Heres a complete free guitar scales pdf ebook, entitled 84 guitar scales and arpeggios patterns. Major scale forms 3 notes per string there are many ways to play major scales on the neck of the guitar. Three note per string scale patterns these are the seven patterns for playing diatonic scales using three notes per string. First the fingerings are indicated, then below that are all of the scale forms again with the scale degrees indicated. Ive been searching around the web but cant seem to find a complete guide on ukulele scales using this method. These may seem awkward at first, but they are really powerful for learning the fretboard in its entirety.
Arpeggios in positions derived from 3 notes per string scales jens. Mostly the trick is to start the lower strings with 1 2 4 if there is a whole step between the first 3 notes. Playing 3 note per string scales using 3 note per string scales rather than standard scale shapes can help improve your speed and fluency. We maximize that here with an even more consistent string crossing pattern as practiced above in scale number 3. A phrygian this set of two notes per string is based on the a phrygian mode. Cmajor arp mami bass chords scales printable fingerboards fretboards notes. There are minor variations to the patterns, i teach a 5 pattern.
A downloadable pdf with plenty of scales patterns, with. The guitar tutorial based on the extended 3noteper. Used by modern players such as allan holdsworth, whose playing first inspired me to check out these fingerings, fournoteperstring scales can help bring a more modern flavor to your lines, expand your knowledge of the neck and allow you to cover a large amount of fretboard real estate with just one scale shape, which are all beneficial to players looking to explore nontraditional scale. What this practice does is open your eyes to different routes across the fretboard, both vertical and horizontal, for different scales. Also the licks are perfect to incorporate into your improvisations. Again, this is another easily remembered pattern and an interesting one because we have two instances of the b2 and only one instance of the b3. How to play the diminished scale with 3 note per string. By learning scales with 3 notes per string you can also improve your fretboard knowledge and bring new sounds to your lead playing. How to play customized twonoteperstring scales guitar. Arpeggios in positions derived from 3 notes per string scales heres a list of the pdf s and pictures with arpeggio fingerings in positions. With major scales, you have 3 notes on most strings but on one string you would have just 2 notes. Guitareo member login acoustic jumpstart starter kit guitarists toolbox.
Three notes per string here i graph out a pattern for the e minor pentatonic, playing three notes per string. You could actually practice just whats written here 7 times in a row, changing in your. Modes ivii ionian, dorian, phrygian, lydian, mixolydian, aeolian, locrian starting with root a of the 3 notes per string scale with fingerings on the guitar neck guitar. Learn this 4 notes per string scale system youtube. Then try moving into a box pattern from a single string run. In this lesson we are going to take a look at a very common major scale system on the guitar. Uke scales three notes per string method i come from a guitar background and was taught to play scales using the three notes per string method. Chris liepe starts off his rock essentials series with a lesson on 3 on a string scales. Dec 03, 2009 this lesson is a complete breakdown of the 7 scale forms created when you arrange a major scale for 3 notes per string. But today i present to you 10 smoking 2 notesperstring licks.
Ive chosen to name each pattern according to the mode generated when playing it from its lowest available note. Three note per string scales are great to use when playing triplets as you will be playing all the notes on any one string for each triplet which helps a lot with the timing. Major scales three notes per string by expanding the range on some of the strings to five frets, it is possible co play major scales with three notes on each string, the expanded fingering results in an extended scale with more lateral sideways movement. Dont be afraid of all the high notes its just your bass. Scales and arpeggios for guitar by mike georgia to keep things simple approach it like this. Learn how to play and maximize this scale to get cool outside sounding tones in your playing and improvising as well as soloing. This is made in 3 note per string scale fingerings so it might be useful to look at them if you dont know them already.
The three note per string system uses seven different positions. The c and dm chords each have one root and two fifths. There are three notes per beat or six notes per beat when you get faster. Free download 17 essential strum patterns pdf here are all of the 3 note per string major scale forms. This lesson is a complete breakdown of the 7 scale forms created when you arrange a major scale for 3 notes per string. The main advantage ist that it uses a regular number of notes per string 3, allows you to quickly cover a lot of terrain on the fretboard in a very fluid manner and unlike the 4noteperstring system is still very fingerfriendly. A technique that feels different from the 3 notes per string and will definitely improve your technique in many ways if you work hard at it. Allan holdsworths fournoteperstring scales guitar world. Economy picking guitar technique using 3 note per string. Utilizing 3, 4, and 6 note sequencing, chris begins to dive into instrumental rock style phrasing and provides several licks influenced by the 3 on a string concept. Because many scale patterns have a mix of two notes per string on some strings and three notes per string on others, the picking pattern for those scales is difficult to decide, and many players will simply use alternate picking alternate picking is a technique making use of a strict upanddown picking pattern with no variations.
This lesson combined with the understanding keys lesson can be used to learn the complete guitar neck in all keys this is the first lesson dealing with major scales arranged for the 3notes per string. It sounds good, works in a lot of musical situations and above all, its easy to play and remember. Jul 14, 2010 playing 3 notes per string exercises is something i do on a regular basis. Threenoteperstring scales the 5 block caged system isnt the only way to view the neck. Three notes per string adds versatility in range, but may cause too many triplets and.
I use them to warm up, to become a faster guitar player and to spice up my improvisation. The corresponding shapes are about two octaves long 4. The easiest way to map them out is with a major scale, starting on each of the seven notes. Heres a list of the pdfs and pictures with arpeggio fingerings in positions. Lets look at just the first 4 notes and isolate the string change so you can see the economy picking technique clearly. I come from a guitar background and was taught to play scales using the three notes per string method.
Below are jpgs showing the major, natural minor, major pentatonic, and minor pentatonic. If these free lessons help you, please donate to keep new. Hi im wondering which type to learn i have seen the major scale in box diagrams taught two different ways. This lesson combined with the understanding keys lesson can be used to learn the complete guitar neck in all keys. Start ripping through the scale and on any string or pair of strings, switch up the rhythm from 16th notes to 8th notes or 8th note triplets. Single string guitar scales a more direct route up the neck. Dec 18, 2014 using 3 note per string scales rather than standard scale shapes can help improve your speed and fluency. They make it easier to learn a scale all over the fretboard and they are a great introduction to modes.
It can be useful to think about what fingers to use to limit the amount of positions switches per position. How to play customized twonoteperstring scales guitar world. Twonoteperstring major scales and modes unlock the guitar. Each different way has its advantages and disadvantages for different situations.
On each string, the note at the fret 0 is the same of the note at fret 12 the same for. Here is an overview of the major scale in the key of c, using the 3 notes per string system. Arpeggios in positions derived from 3 notes per string scales. The 5 block caged system isnt the only way to view the neck. Strings 432 of the g scale form the same fingering pattern as strings. Here is an overview of all the charts and other resources that are available on this site to view and also to download.
This is under construction but will be done in the coming weeks. These pull from the single string scales with 4 finger sets from the earlier examples, except the scales are played up the string sets as well. Exercise 1 this example uses the a minor scale or a aeolian mode with a triplet timing. You can look at it as the combination of pattern 4 and pattern 5 in e minor, if youre familiar with the caged system or simply as a pattern itself. Arpeggios in positions derived from 3 notes per string. Make sure you start your metronome at a slow tempo of 55 beats per minute. Building single string scale patterns for the sake of practicality, im not going to and dont in fact need to show you every scale on every string from every possible root position which would amount to a whopping 72 patterns per scale. The simple twonotesper string construction of the pentatonic scale is the reason so many guitar players stop there when it comes to learning new tonalities on the instrument. For a better understanding, here is a chart of all the patterns for the different. The scales and arpeggios are split up into 3 main categories. Guitar notes how to learn the fretboard fachords guitar. Four notes per string from threenotesperstring patterns. By merging these positions, however, we can create 3 notes per string patterns and play more quickly and economically across a wider area of the fretboard. One of the best ways i know of really understanding the guitar neck is to start combining and overlaying scales, arpeggios, pentatonics in.
Using 3 note per string scales rather than standard scale shapes can help improve your speed and fluency. We maximize that here with an even more consistent stringcrossing pattern as practiced above in scale number 3. Major scale and modes which to learn 2 or 3 notes per string. Instead im going to show you the intervalfret structure of these scales across one string which, once learned, can be applied to any string and position.
Here ive written out the f major scale and its related modes with 3 notes on each string, which divides the neck up into 7 overlapping areas. A diatonic scale is the kind of scale youre most familiar with one of them can be made from the white keys on the piano. Three notes per string adds versatility in range, but may cause too many triplets and repetitive phrases. The easiest way i know to learn all 7 melodic minor scale shapes on the guitar neck, based on cycling through 3 note groups, or fragments. Oct 26, 2016 these pull from the single string scales with 4 finger sets from the earlier examples, except the scales are played up the string sets as well. Threenote per string patterns are extremely useful for playing heptatonic scales such as those in the major, harmonic minor and melodic minor modal groups. Minor scales using three note per string patterns up the neck 1 1 1 2222 1 444 4 4 4 3 3 3 1 1 22 1 22 2 4 44 4 4 4 44443 3 222 1 11 4 4 3 please note that these scales are based on the root note g with the lowest root notes circled. The 3 notes per string blues scale patterns involves weird stretches and unusual fingerings but its well worth the effort mastering them. In the previous lesson we looked at some different patterns we can use to play these to break up the usual straightupanddown approach. Every 30 to 60 seconds, speed up one click until your playing becomes sloppy.
Most lead guitarists learn scales in single position patterns that have either two or three notes per string. Photo by jsome1 playing 3 notes per string exercises is something i do on a regular basis. Apr 17, 2017 used by modern players such as allan holdsworth, whose playing first inspired me to check out these fingerings, fournote per string scales can help bring a more modern flavor to your lines, expand your knowledge of the neck and allow you to cover a large amount of fretboard real estate with just one scale shape, which are all beneficial to players looking to explore nontraditional scale. Caged vs 3 notes per string 3nps scale systems justinguitar. Ill keep these as general patterns, as you know how to apply them to a scale and also how they fit together.
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