The A Major ScaleThe A Major Scale has 3 sharps. Below are the degrees, letters and pattern of whole steps and half-steps. EXAMPLE: 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.
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!
Try the next guitar scale.
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