Originally Posted by: nugentkev

I am a beginner learning with Anders Mouridsen and we are learning scales now. My question is why am I learning scales? What is the benefit of practicing scales instead of learning/practicing chords? I am assuming we are learning them for a reason and that they will pay off down the road, just wondering where this is progressing. Thanks

I'm no pro like the other guys here. Through 40 years of on again and off again guitar learning/playing I NEVER learned anything about scales until I joined GT. Just by learning the A-Minor pentatonic scale in every position has completely opened my eyes to how leads are formed, riffs are made, etc. I've still got a long way to go in my knwledge of scales but I am amazed at what I have learned in a short period of time with the A-Minor Pentatonic Scale!!