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The A Major Scale



The A Major Scale has 3 sharps. Below are the degrees, letters and pattern of whole steps and half-steps.

EXAMPLE:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A B C D E F G A
w w h w w w h

Remember to retain the sharps from the previous scale which in this case are C# and F#. The new sharp will always come in at the 7th degree giving us G# for this key. So our 3 sharps are C#, F# and G#. This is a little "shortcut" you can use that will also conform to the pattern of whole steps and half-steps as explained in the lesson on Guitar Scales.

Review Guitar Scales lesson.

A MAJOR = A B C# D E F# G# A




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LESSON OBJECTIVE:

To memorize the notes for the A MAJOR SCALE in first position on the guitar. PLAY IT AND SAY IT!

PRACTICE:

1. Practice playing the scale forward and backward.

2. Incorporate it into your warm-up session.

3. Remember to use the correct finger on each fret!




Guitar Scale Wall Chart

Guitar Scale Wall Chart





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