How to Play Pattern 1 of Major Scales

Video Chapters
00:00 How to learn and practice scales
01:16 How to play Pattern 1 of the G Major Scale - 1
02:32 How to play Pattern 1 of the G Major Scale - 2
04:45 How to play Pattern 1 of the G Major Scale - 3
06:22 Get Pattern 1 of the G Major Scale right!
07:20 Important: 16 Note Scale Patterns
08:15 Start playing on the lowest root note!
09:20 Playing the scale with alternate picking!
11:38 Playing scales with the metronome
12:23 How and when to move root notes
14:04 Start improvising now!

[rakash]

Probably the most loved teacher in the guitar community. And that for a reason!

[susansykes]

You know you’re a good teacher when you can inspire students to WANT to study scales. Thanks for all the inspiration Justin!

[arniejenkins]

I have been with you since last march, furloughed then made redundant, then got a job. You have inspired me to keep going. Not just on the guitar but with life in general. For that I thank you so much.

[yashpandey]

I needed this lesson. And I got it from my favorite teacher

[randywollin]

Thank you for this. Im a player that used to play 30 years ago, and I had to quit because my job gave me carpal tunnel syndrome. Now Im playing again and I find that my skills from before were all by ear and wrong. I also cant pick out the things I used to do. So this kind of thing is so appreciated by guys like me. You didnt forget where you cane from like some of the others that are talking to more advanced players. They just go right over our heads. Like the barred chords that you are playing.

[criticalfrequencies]

This dude is unbelievable. I was searching for a Major Scale Guide and connecting it to the Major Scale and i finally found you. Then i was looking for the Paywall but i couldnt really believe you put all this information and this really nice teaching all for free. Its insane. Whoever watches this and learns make sure to subscribe and like because that is the least we can do for such an inspiring, organized teaching all for free. You are the man !

[carlbradley]

I first started playing over 18 years ago. Wow, writing that makes me realize I've wasted nearly 2 decades by not ever bothering to get in a good routine. Anyway- now I want to TRY and start over. From the beginning like I'd yet to pick up a guitar. There is no doubt in my mind, Justin is the right guide for this journey. Now I just have to sort through the lessons and hope to use them in a proper order!

[TOPTENTRAVEL]

SO GLAD you decided to do this lesson. Been playing for 3-4 years, and I'm familiar with the pentatonic patterns, but never learned the major scale! Love the lesson, and can't wait for the next in this series.. THANK YOU!

[frankieu]

Taught this to myself by the noodling I constantly do. This and the minor pentatonic. Found it on my own. Don’t know any songs but learned how to fit in with most songs. Find the key and continue noodling. Feels right, especially after a few libations.
I teach in an elementary school and tell my students what I learned, “Practice makes better!”
Keep at it, you’ll get there... somewhere!

[aaronsamson]

I've been stuck here for atleast 15 years. Looking forward to break that in the next few videos. 🔥

[michaeledmonson]

Dude, you fill in so many missing pieces! Thank you so much. I can't tell you how much I have learned from you, wow.

[kirbyralph]

Thanks. I have been reluctant to improvise with the jam track. This video encouraged me to do it. It was so much fun. WOW. my daughter just complimented me.

[Redheadedlady]

~Love to you Justin...with you for years....while you were sitting crossed legged on the floor....& now purched your lessons with joy.

[dougjohn]

Thanks so much for this lesson Justin. I'm getting it and you are so right in insisting you learn it the correct way. I'm old and had no help in my younger days and I can vouch that it is hard to break old habits and retrain, but with repetition, I'm getting the sound and visual of scales. Thank you again.

[TavandtheTadpole]

Wow, what an incredible teacher. I wish this was my first guitar lesson. Kids today are so lucky to have Youtube to learn.

[shepp]

I needed this to I just wish our favorite teacher done private lessons over a video chat he is so thorough and precise

[williamocallaghan]

Hi Justin been with you for a few years I started showing my cousin his first scales by golly I think he's starting to really like it I so want to thank you( will be sending you a little something Thanks Again Justin🎸

[yugadeeshkumar]

Justin, you are one of the best teachers ever! Thank you ❤

[alicugure]

Justin you're the best teacher I ever had. Your passion for the guitar is contagious :)

[LocalMarksFishing]

Found your channel a week ago. I'm a full time youtuber. Most of my revenue is generated from playing my guitar (Badly). I was amazed at you box 2 pentatonic upload. Starting from and ending on the root note was a revelation for me! Thankyou. Will be watching your vids!!!