Major Scale Patterns

After posting the video of the guy playing the improvisation in Gmaj, I thought it would be helpful to post what the patterns are for the major scales.  Note that the red dot is the root note of the pattern.  For those new to using patterns, I should mention that these patterns are movable.  You just need to know where the root note is.  For example if you want to play in Gmaj you can play pattern 4 starting with the red dot on the third fret which is G on the 6th string. 

When practicing these patterns it’s important to start on a root note and finish on a root note.  This will help you learn where the root notes are in the pattern. 

You really should get good at these before you can even think of tackling the modes.  I pretty much use 3 of the patterns and need to add the last two to my arsenal.  So I’ll be doing a little practice and also start working on the putting together some graphics for the blues and pentatonic patterns.

Major Scale Pattern #1

Major Scale Pattern #2

Major Scale Pattern #3

Major Scale Pattern #4

Major Scale Pattern #5