Moveable Scale Forms for Development

by Leo Garcia

After watching Eliot Fisk demonstrate all of these, I thought I would write them out and share them with students. I confess that although I practiced scales religiously (and still do), I seldom went through modes. There are many reasons to work on these, though: ear training, technique development, and fingerboard familiarity.

The first form has the root starting on string 3, the second form has the root starting on string 4; and the third form works for both strings 5 and 6. Two-octave forms can easily be assembled by combining two forms. Scale diagrams have been included, as I find them extremely helpful for visualizing the pattern as it falls on the fretboard.

There are 33 forms ahead; better get started. : )

For a PDF, click here: Moveable Scale Forms

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Here are some more resources for scale practice:

Want Speedy Scales?

Leo’s Scale Book: https://sixstringjournal.podia.com/si…

More Guitar Publications: https://sixstringjournal.podia.com/

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Leo’s YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeonardoGarciaguitar