

The major scale, which is also known as the Ionian mode is constructed from a specific pattern of intervals. Here’s a quick review on the theory behind the major scale before getting started. Alternatively, continue reading below the menu to brush up on your major scale theory.

You can use the menu below to jump to a given scale form.

Included in the menu below are all 7 forms covered in the lesson. Not only does this lesson cover the 7 major scale forms, but at the end of the lesson you’ll find a collection of exercises designed to help you learn the forms faster. The 7 form major scale system demands that you keep your index and ring finger on the same two frets as you play across the fretboard to maintain the same hand position. Organizing major scales on the guitar in 7 forms is a worthy alternative to playing scales in 5 forms using the CAGED system. In this lesson you’ll examine and play through the 7 forms of the major scale on guitar.
