The G Major Scale
The G Major Scale has one sharp. To discover which note is sharp, simply follow the pattern of whole steps and half-steps of a major scale as explained in the Guitar Scales lesson.
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Lets start building the scale by first writing down the degrees, letters and major scale pattern for G.
EXAMPLE:
G A B C D E F G w w h w w w h
Looking at the example above you can see that we need a whole step between the 6th and 7th degree of the scale (E to F). Remember there is always a half-step between the natural notes B/C and E/F on the guitar fretboard. So what do we do when we need to move a whole step from E? We raise the F natural one more 1/2 step and it becomes F#!
G MAJOR = G A B C D E F# G 
LESSON OBJECTIVE: To memorize the notes for the G 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!
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