The F Major Scale

The F Major Scale has 1 flat. If your like most people, you might find it harder to think in terms of flats vs.sharps. I don't know why that is, but it seems to be a fairly common phenomenon. But, everything you've learned so far still applies to this key. Below are the degrees, letters and pattern of whole steps and half-steps needed as explained in the Guitar Scales lesson.

EXAMPLE:

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

You'll notice by following the example above that we need a half-step between the 3rd and 4th degree (A to B). In order to achieve this we must lower B natural one half-step. This gives us Bb.

F MAJOR = F G A Bb C D E F



F Major Scale Video:


LESSON OBJECTIVE:

To memorize the notes for the F 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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