Members wagdog Posted November 26, 2012 Members Share Posted November 26, 2012 I bought this packet (I think it's 11 pages) yesterday on a whim. I'm pretty fluent on the major scale 3 notes per string, but if I don't specifically practice it for a few weeks, I sorta need a chart to remember some of the patterns (getting old!). Yes, I know the notes, yes I know the patterns... but it's just not sunk in completely in all 7 positions for some reason.Anyway, I had different names for what the author of this packet uses. I really like how he breaks things down simply, and spells out the patterns and rules. It's very simple and it works. Using this method you can play the major scale, 3nps from any position. It's easy to remember and makes sense - and I haven't seen this exact method anywhere else.It's only a buck, and it's worth it. After spending an hour on it I don't think I'll ever need a chart again - I got it! http://www.amazon.com/Building-Bette.../dp/B0046LV8QE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ajympt Posted November 26, 2012 Members Share Posted November 26, 2012 Grabbed a copy-I figure for a dollar I will at least end up a little smarter than I am now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted November 26, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2012 Let me know what you think. I think it's worth a buck. And after reading it, I was like "huh, I wish I had thought of it that way before!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted November 26, 2012 Members Share Posted November 26, 2012 Dammit, wag, you're going to make me learn how to PLAY a guitar, aren't you???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted November 26, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2012 Originally Posted by cbh5150 Dammit, wag, you're going to make me learn how to PLAY a guitar, aren't you???? Well, they are fun to play 'eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Very powerful and a must read. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Meowy Posted November 26, 2012 Members Share Posted November 26, 2012 For a buck? what the.... hey. I just bought it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3volved Posted November 26, 2012 Members Share Posted November 26, 2012 Definitely grabbing this for the Kindle. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stomias Posted November 26, 2012 Members Share Posted November 26, 2012 The major scale has to be second nature. After 40+ years I still find patterns and use it daily. It should be the basis for everything you learn about music in general and the guitar in particular. It should drive your understanding of melody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted November 26, 2012 Moderators Share Posted November 26, 2012 77p here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rockbot Posted November 26, 2012 Members Share Posted November 26, 2012 It's a neat little tutorial. Thanks for posting it. I wish it addressed root notes, but the patterns are nifty. Edit: Not that hard to puzzle out. root notes: X2, note 1 Y1, note 2 Z1, note 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billybilly Posted November 26, 2012 Members Share Posted November 26, 2012 Do you need a kindle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wagdog Posted November 26, 2012 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2012 Originally Posted by billybilly Do you need a kindle? Nope. They have a "kindle" (i.e. a software reader) for most every platform, pc/mac/android/ios, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Meowy Posted November 27, 2012 Members Share Posted November 27, 2012 So, question... In the starting out section the author refers to a right hand pattern of i-m-i, m-i-m. What does this mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkwire Posted November 27, 2012 Members Share Posted November 27, 2012 Index - middle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted November 27, 2012 Members Share Posted November 27, 2012 Originally Posted by Meowy In the starting out section the author refers to a right hand pattern of i-m-i, m-i-m. What does this mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Meowy Posted November 27, 2012 Members Share Posted November 27, 2012 Oh, Fingerpickers! I should have got that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted November 27, 2012 Moderators Share Posted November 27, 2012 Originally Posted by onelife What is P? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stomias Posted November 27, 2012 Members Share Posted November 27, 2012 Butt PLUG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Les Paul Lover Posted November 27, 2012 Members Share Posted November 27, 2012 Originally Posted by Ratae Coritanorum What is P? Must be translated from french:Pouce = ThumbIndex = IndexMajeur - Middle fingerAnnulaire = Ring finger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Les Paul Lover Posted November 27, 2012 Members Share Posted November 27, 2012 Originally Posted by stomias Butt PLUG If you read my reply, you will see that you could still be correct. Not its primary use for most people though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ed Zachary Posted November 27, 2012 Members Share Posted November 27, 2012 Thanks for this. I usually approach the scales this way but this book takes it to a much further extreme than I ever have. I had a book called the Nashville Pattern http://www.guitar-scales.com/# that uses this method but sold it years ago. It is good to have a refresher and this is a wealth of information for only one American Dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WhatDoIKnow Posted November 27, 2012 Members Share Posted November 27, 2012 Can those of us that don't have a Kindle still get this book? Is it in .pdf format? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Originally Posted by Ratae Coritanorum What is P? What I wear the Depends for.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ed Zachary Posted November 27, 2012 Members Share Posted November 27, 2012 Originally Posted by WhatDoIKnow Can those of us that don't have a Kindle still get this book? Is it in .pdf format? Not pdf. I went to this page, did what they said and am good to go: http://techtips.salon.com/read-kindl...ndle-2303.htmlGet the kindle app for your particular computer or phone here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...cId=1000493771edit: you do need an Amazon account, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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