Guitar Scales

Free guitar scales eBook is perfect for both those just beginning to take guitar lessons, and the advanced guitarist alike.

When I was first learning how to play guitar, the chords came fairly easy. Sure the first position F chord was a little rough and the barre B flat didn’t quite sound right for the first bit, but I hung tough and prevailed.

But a few weeks later when my teacher started to show me the guitar scales, I baulked.I told him that I’d rather concentrate on chords, but he wanted me to start learning to play lead guitar so he took a different approach: He taught me what he called the box pattern.

And into that box pattern I jumped, and into that box pattern I stayed. My guitar lesson was only 30 minutes long, and only half of that or less was devoted to improvising solos, so how bad could it be?

But then, I started jamming with other musicians and forming bands. Soon we started getting playing parties, dances and eventually we were doing shows. And the longer the gigs were the more stale my box solos got.

I even got tired of hearing them myself!

It was then I knew drastic measures had to be taken. I had to do what I should have done in the first place: learn the scales.

I dedicated myself to gathering the guitar scales and mapping them out on the guitar neck, and I practiced them. I challenged myself by playing the notes out of order, creating fun little exercises. I then started implementing them into my solos and…viola’ la! I had broken out of the box.

It was at that point that I started using the whole tonal range of the guitar, and the entire fingerboard was availed to me to use. And, I could use it knowing what I was doing.

The gig kept coming in, and I’m proud to say I’m now an in demand full-time professional musician by using a practical approach to improving my solos.

I have put together all my notes, all the major and natural minor guitar scales in all 12 keys, the chromatic and pentatonic scales, and some tricks and tips for using them together in a free guitar scales eBook so guitarist everywhere don’t have to go through the legwork I did to get where I am today.

Here's where you can grab your copy: simply click on the link below or just copy and paste the web address into your browser and hit enter, it’s absolutely 100% free!


Best Wishes,

Joe Smith

Bass Scales

You know…when I sit down with my new students who want to learn how to play bass guitar and I start talking about learning bass scales, one out of three will roll their eyes with the “ahh…do I have to?” look.

And I have to admit, it doesn’t sound like fun.


But it is the pathway to fun or as I like to think of it, the road map to fun. Going from beginner to accomplished bassist is a journey, and the reward at the end of your quest is mastering the bass, playing with easy confidence, and wowing the audience when it’s your turn to shine. Now, that’s fun!

Think of when you’re taking a vacation and you’re going to drive to a new town and you have the address of a cool hip hotel.

Personally, I like to Mapquest when I’m going someplace new, so I know exactly where I’m going.

The next few times I make the trip, I might look for some of the landmarks I saw when I made the trip the first time and follow them, beginning to trust my own instincts.



And then eventually (I’m sure even Stevie Wonder can see this coming), I can drive to my favorite new holiday destination without even thinking…it becomes second nature.

So, when learning bass scales for the first time, you might be referring to the road map. Then you’ll merely be looking for landmarks. And, finally, it’ll become second nature.

And the reward at the end of your venture is richer bass lines, being able to hold the groove regardless of where you play on the neck and more expressive and musical solos. Regardless of the style of music you play, knowing the scales is going to make you a better, well-rounded musician.

Perhaps, the most amazing thing about this adventure is that learning bass scales doesn’t have to boring. In fact, it can be fun!

I put together a free bass scales eBook that covers major scales and natural minor scales in all 12 keys, plus the pentatonic and chromatic scales, along with some tips and tricks so learning them can be fun. You’ll ingrain the scales into your consciences and train your fingers at the same time, while following clear bass scale charts (your roadmap!), and reaching your destination of musical bliss.

So put yourself on the path to become the bass player you always want to be, and download your free bass scales eBook.



Play well & prosper,

J.P. Dias

EasyMusicLessons.com