guitar scales 02 : open scales

These are scales for the novice player.

This lesson looks at the G major, E natural minor, E blues and G major pentatonic scales. All over 2 octaves in the open position.

Try to learn the note names, not just the 'shapes'. There also some ideas on how to start using these scales to create melodies and start improvising lead guitar.

Also included are some songs in these keys you can use as backing tracks