Published:
1998-01-02
Updated:
2020-01-03

Learning Ukulele with Curt

QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar - Volume I

Six essential scales for Guitar. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys with one octave scale fingerings starting on any finger.

Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Code: QS1

Main Category: Scales Main Instrument: Guitar

Subjects: Scales, Improvisation, Quickstart

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QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar - Volume I

Product Info

  • Product Code: QS1
  • Author(s): Curt Sheller
  • Publisher(s):
  • Published: 2 January 1998
  • Updated: 3 January 2020
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-0-3
  • Size*: ANSI A
  • Pages: 160
  • Hard Copy Price: $19.95
  • PDF Price: $9.00

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Six essential scales for Guitar. Blues, Pentatonic, Dorian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Ionian scales are covered in all keys with one octave scale fingerings starting on any finger.

This is the book that started the Curt Sheller Publications empire (of one) in 1998, over 20+ years ago.

The QuickStart Series of Scale & Arpeggio Fingering books are available in a variety of tunings for ukulele, guitar, and bass guitar for a verity of essential scales.

Learn to create exciting solos in a variety of contemporary styles!

Scales are used to improvise, create melodies and riffs. With a broad knowledge of the essential scales that are used in contemporary music and a mastery of the guitar's fingerboard and fingering principles you're well on your way.

Master these fingerings and unlock your potential as a lead guitar player!

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QUICKSTART - Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar is a concise, well organized book ideal for any guitar player beginning to explore "Lead Guitar". Unlike so many other guitar instruction books on the market, Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar keeps a sharp focus on the six critical scales, their fingerings and their related chords. All material is covered in every key.

Whether your interest is in Blues, Rock, Country or somewhere in between Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar is a valuable addition to your musical library.

Introduction

QUICKSTART - Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar is a highly organized, efficient system of scale fingerings. Each fingering pattern is shown with a fingerboard shape, TAB and standard music notation. Two octave connective fingerings and related chords are also explained for each scale.

Master these fingerings and unlock your potential as a lead guitar player.

Six Essential Scales forLead Guitar

  • Blues - (Minor Pentatonic)
  • Pentatonic - (Major Pentatonic)
  • Mixolydian - (Dominant)
  • Dorian
  • Aeolian - (Natural Minor)
  • Ionian - (Major)

Table of Contents

QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar - Volume I

  • Forward
  • Introduction
  • Scales-Chords-Progressions
    • Blues Scales
      • Shapes
      • Chords
    • Pentatonic Scales
      • Shapes
      • Chords
    • Dorian Scales
      • Shapes
      • Chords
    • Mixolydian Scales
      • Shapes
      • Chords
  • Aeolian Scales
    • Shapes
    • Chords
  • Ionian Scales
    • Shapes
    • Chords
  • Additional Info
  • Practice Tips
  • Adapting Scales to 7 String Guitar
  • Final Thoughts