Glad to clear up the confusion!

Originally Posted by: ken.simeral

If all the major notes were equal distances apart there would be a pattern that would work across the entire fretboard ...[/quote][p]Except for crossing the G & B strings!

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but since B&C and E&F are only a half step apart, well, there's the wrinkle.

Yes, those half step intervals in the major scale can trip you up! Also, be aware that in different scales those half steps land on different musical notes.

That's why it so important to understand the scale formulas. And the half steps in a major scale are between the 3rd & 4th degree & the 7th & root.

You might find my older tutorials on scales helpful.

C major scale

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=363

A minor scale

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=445

C minor scale (for contrast)

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=446

Hope that helps! Have fun with scales!