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ChristopherSchlegel
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ChristopherSchlegel
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08/15/2024 12:01 pm

If the entire guitar is tuned up or down relative to standard, then you simply shift everything up or down the appropriate amount intervals.  I cover how to play all 12 diatonic major & minor scales in three main patterns in these tutorials.


https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2643/


https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/2646/


If any one or more strings is tuned up or down a different amount than the others (drop D, open G, etc.) then you just have to adjust the patterns for that string(s).  That's more a matter of learning, practice & familiarity.


Yes, everyone should play in the same key together.


Hope that helps.


Christopher Schlegel
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