Guitar: 5 Note Scales
On Guitar, we follow a pattern just like piano.
The numbers are your fingers (just don’t count your thumb).
The pattern is 2-4 1-2-4.
If we know the pattern, then we can play a 5 note scale almost anywhere!
The notes for this scale are C - D - E - F - G.
C 5 Note Scale
This scale starts on 6th String E, 8th fret.
The pattern is 2-4 1-2-4.
Follow the picture to see where the notes go!
After learning the scale, make up your own song!
G 5 note scale
This scale starts on 4th String D, 5th fret.
The pattern is 2-4 1-2-4.
Follow the picture to see where the notes go!
After learning the scale, make up your own song!
The notes for this scale are G - A - B - C - D.
The notes for this scale are D - E - F# - G - A.
D 5 note Scale
This scale starts on 5th String A, 5th fret.
The pattern is 2-4 1-2-4.
Follow the picture to see where the notes go!
After learning the scale, make up your own song!
A 5 note scale
This scale starts on 4th String D, 7th fret.
The pattern is 2-4 1-2-4.
Follow the picture to see where the notes go!
After learning the scale, make up your own song!
The notes for this scale are A - B - C# - D - E.