Led Zeppelin's 'How Many More Times,' 'Back in Black' by AC/DC and 'Rumble' by Link Wray are a few popular songs that feature this scale. The E minor pentatonic scale in the open position is ground zero for soloing. Take a look at a list of five essential scales for beginners (complete with guitar scale fretboard diagrams) to get you started below. And for those looking to brush up on the basics or just dive into scales for the first time, Fender Play has a wealth of videos that offer step-by-step guides of basic scales that will serve you well. Practicing guitar scales also makes you more familiar with the notes on your fretboard, develops your musical ear, and provides a framework for creating melodies for your own original songs.įor those that want to expand their scale horizons, the available Player Pack on the Fender Tune app features a dynamic scale library with a variety of diagrams and patterns for any variation, flavor, and key. Guitar scales are organized sequences of notes played in an ascending or descending order that help you build finger strength and dexterity.

You might have heard the word 'scales' throughout your guitar journey, but some players might not know exactly what they are.

B flat minor 7th chord