A Major Scale Theory:

Today We Will Learn 10 Diffrent Shapes / Positions for A Major Scale. Lets first learn Theory Behind. The pattern of whole and half steps in a major scale is as follows:
W-W-H-W-W-W-H

So From A Chromatic Scale if you follow this pattern You will get 7 Notes of A Major: A, B, C#, D, E, F#, and G#.

It’s important to practice playing the different shapes and positions to improve your fretboard knowledge and dexterity.

And once you learnt all these shapes you should be able to play A Major Scale from any A note from your guitar and also by following these pattern you can basically Major scale from any key.

How A Major Scale Sounds :

This is how it Sounds Like:

https://new.guitars-lesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/A-major-Scale-Shape-1.mp3

Shape 1:

 

Shape 2:

 

Shape 3

Shape 4

 

Shape 5

Shape 6

Shape 7

Shape 8

Shape 9

Shape 10

Once you learned all these shapes if you just play some random notes from these scales over an A Major Chord .. This will sound amazing ..

For Example:

https://new.guitars-lesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/An-example-of-A-Major-Scale-Application.mp3

Here is a backing Track for you , you can practice those shapes over this backing track or you can try to play lead over this … Good Luck :)

https://new.guitars-lesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/A-major-Scale-Backing-Track-1.mp3

In Addition you can also learn A Major Chord Scales which includes 7 Chords for These 7 Notes, Which are: A, Bm, C#m, D, E, F#m, G#Diminished

And it sounds like:

https://new.guitars-lesson.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/A-Major-Chord-Scale-.mp3

Also check: Minor Chord Scales

10 Diffrent A Minor Scale Shape / Position

Complete Guide to All Guitar Scales: Master Every Scales on the Fretboard

All Guitar Chord Chart, Fret Position, Notes and Theory

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