The F Major Scale
How To Solo With Pentatonic Scales 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: 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
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: Most lead guitarists use Pentatonic Scales to create licks for improvising over chords.
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