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ChristopherSchlegel
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ChristopherSchlegel
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02/10/2014 4:30 pm
Originally Posted by: NickFerraYes, I am using the chord shapes with the capo on the third fret. So would that still be the C major scale even with the capo? or are you saying its D# / Eb scale?
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That's E-flat (or D-sharp).
Originally Posted by: NickFerraI am mostly familiar with pentatonic scales but would like to learn other scales too.

I encourage you to work through Guitar Fundamentals 2 in which I cover diatonic scales, how to practice & use them in depth.

http://www.guitartricks.com/course.php?input=2
[QUOTE=NickFerra]Bm, A, and G. I use the Bm pentatonic scale and it sounds great! I'm having fun creating some lead parts to it. Is there a major scale I can use for this progression?

D major is the relative major of B minor. They have the same notes but are rooted on D instead of B.

You can learn more about how to play various major scale patterns here:

http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=453
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=887

Also, if you are already familiar with the pentatonic scales, then check out this tutorial that shows how the pentatonic boxes are simply another way of viewing the diatonic scales.

http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=296

Have fun!
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