Scales

**Paul in WV** · 07-18-2007, 09:29 PM

Hey there,

Looking for a good, online source for scales...tabbed, written, explanation of fingerings and shift positions...anything at all to help me learn some new things.

Recommendations Please?

**Colin** · 07-18-2007, 10:37 PM

guitar grimoire

**Sub1 Zero** · 07-19-2007, 12:14 AM

Try making up your own scales

**Tim O'Sullivan** · 07-19-2007, 04:39 AM

All you have is 12 notes, how you mix them up is your own thing

**tommyindelaware** · 07-19-2007, 12:29 PM

i found frank gambale 's modes - no more mystery a really good source of harmonic growth.

i did completely ignore the sweep thing.......& the very poor fashon......but he has a really musical way of the use of scales and modes.

**Paul in WV** · 07-19-2007, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by Sub1 Zero

Try making up your own scales

Been doing that since day one

. Thought I might try to learn the real ones.

Thought I'd ask...I'll keep looking around.

**Colin** · 07-19-2007, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by Paul in WV

Been doing that since day one

. Thought I might try to learn the real ones.

Thought I'd ask...I'll keep looking around.

reread my post the grimoire is a valuable tool

**morsecode** · 07-19-2007, 10:58 PM

If all you're looking for is a free on-line scale source try this site:

Scale Calculator

If what you're trying to get is a better idea around theory and how and where to apply scales, in addition to what Tommy and Colin are suggesting, check Dave Doppler's Diatonic Theory. Just use a search engine to find. It's fantastic. He's a great instructor, and for the time being at least he's also very approachable.

The other option of course, and not meaning to be a smart ass, is to take lessons.

**Paul in WV** · 07-22-2007, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by morsecode

The other option of course, and not meaning to be a smart ass, is to take lessons.

Not a problem. I've always played either a Major Scale or a variation of some Pentatonic.

I just wanted to make sure I'm not missing something cool that I can find on-line before I start buying a bunch of stuff.

Colin,

Thanks for the tip...I'm going to check it out...I just haven't made it over there yet. I'm in Tampa at the moment and won't get to do too much "Guitaring" this week.

**Paul in WV** · 07-22-2007, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

reread my post the grimoire is a valuable tool

Just checked it out...guess I found something to spend my Hard-Earned $$ on again!
Thanks again Colin.

Morsecode,

Thanks for the JGuitar link. I had found that one before but apparently didn't take the time to make myself understand it. It just "Clicked" and I think that's gonna help me a lot.

**slukather** · 07-23-2007, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by Tim O'Sullivan

All you have is 12 notes, how you mix them up is your own thing

That works to a certain point, l think it's best to learn scales, then it's good to work out what chords go with what scales and you can get some great sounding notes when jamming, and it helps when jamming too, cause if you know the basic chord progression then you've got a rough idea what scales you can use, with starting to solo then "opps wrong note" or "hang on let me find the scale".

I hope this makes sense.

Scott.

**philiprst** · 07-23-2007, 07:40 PM

There's a quote attributed to Miles Davis which I always like: "You are always only a half step away from a great note".

I have the grimoire series and didn't find it particularly helpful since it is more like a scales encyclopedia. The Frank gambale DVD is very good although it only scratches the surface.

**Sub1 Zero** · 07-25-2007, 02:18 PM

I hold firm by the method of learning lots and lots of phrases, and then maybe moving them by chromatic intervals, speeding them up and slowing them down, mixing them up, etc. This path has been treating me well...