Originally posted by noticingthemistake
So when you then show the chromatic scale, you suggest just filling in the open frets with accidentals??

This brings up an interesting point...is the chromatic scale actually a scale?
A scale by definition is a series of notes played in a distinct order that creates a tonality (major, minor, dominant, diminished, or augmented).
I never teach the chromatic scale becuase to me there is no such thing, not too mention it is very impractical and may shy students away from applying chromatics into there playing. Chromatics can sound very hip and musical when applied correctly. Chromatic scales, so to say, are nothing more then finger excercises.