The E Major Scale

The E Major Scale has 4 sharps. Below are the degrees, letters and pattern of whole steps and half-steps that are needed as explained in the Guitar Scales lesson.

EXAMPLE:

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

Remember to retain the sharps from the previous scale which in this case are F#, G# and C# . The new sharp will always come in at the 7th degree giving us D# for this key.

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



E Major Scale Video:

LESSON OBJECTIVE:

To memorize the notes for the E 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!

LEARN MORE:

Guitar Scale Mastery






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