Scales

Quick Start for Playing Scales

So what does make rock music sound like rock music? A lot has to do with the notes and chords used to play the music. Rock musicians often play music based on the notes of a pentatonic scale.

In this lesson, you will learn to play the E minor pentatonic scale. (Text Version) Scales are an important part of music. Learning scales will help you build your skills as a guitarist and a musician.

Scales

A scale is made up of different notes played individually:

• The notes that make up a scale give it a specific quality.
• The pentatonic scale is based on five unique notes.
• Pentatonic scales are often used in popular music.

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