Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Learn Guitar Scales To Achieve Solo Recognition

By Jonathan Hart


Starting out on the road to master the guitar is a wonderful adventure, and can lead to times of great enjoyment. However, it is important to know the basics of course and, in this regard, it is fundamental to learn guitar scales.



Understanding the scale: There are many different scales, each of which is a collection of notes to be played in sequence, in a descending or ascending order. With so many, each has its own style and qualities of course, whilst there are many patterns and characteristics.

Although practicing them is often quite tedious and not the most thrilling way to spend time, it is important to concentrate on them. The process helps not only provide a rich vein of knowledge and skill, but enhances coordination, strengthens fingers and hands and allows techniques to be learned which can improve the art of soloing.

A significant number: This short article does not have the time or space to go into each scale in any detail however, it can provide a few suggestions as to how they can best be practiced. Followed and built on, they should provide an excellent foundation for success.

The most important thing of all is to find somewhere quiet. Disruption is not good where concentration is so highly needed after all. This established, working on the basics for a good half hour, or longer, should it take that long to move from note to note without pausing.

Having mastered the basics, it is good to try and mix things up a little. Perhaps by playing them backwards; playing them in groups or in a defined order could be tried for more of a challenge. Whilst a little boring at times, it can be varied a little.

Jamming in a group is great but, the real virtue of this wonderful instrument is of course in the solo performance. With this in mind, looking to learn guitar scales well, will set the foundation for these to be something very good; possibly more than this.




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