Very true,I went through all three patterns now I see they all have the same notes in order.thats one thing I wasent understanding......very cool.and my new moto is this,don't start a lesson unless you are prepared too finish it then practice it,to at least a point were you won't forget it,when you move on to the next one.......that was one of big problems I had,as soon as it got alitte rough I would move on to something else ......I caint thank maj,and Chris enough .its like a light bulb turnin on.bam.axe2......sorry for spelling ur name wrong, Maggior