The Course
Embarking on the journey of mastering any musical instrument, one cannot overstate the importance of a solid foundation in scales. This is where you'll begin to develop dexterity, learn to navigate the fretboard and understand the building blocks of melodies and harmonies. Through the pages of our engaging PDF book, you'll explore the major and minor scales that form the cornerstone of music.
Improving your musical skills with scales invariably leads to more fluid performances and an enhanced ability to express yourself through music. Whether you dream of breathtaking solos, crafting your own songs, or simply want to jam with greater confidence, mastering these patterns will give you the tools you need. Moreover, you'll find that these scales aren't just theory; they're the very scaffolding upon which music is built across cultures and time. So, grab your instrument and get ready to dive into a world of scales that will not only bolster your technical prowess but also unlock new creative avenues in your musical journey!
What you will learn
Please enjoy this free PDF copy of my book "Basic Scales - A Study of the Ionian and Aeloian Scales. I think you will find this book to be a great guide for helping you learn and study the major and minor scales. Below is what is included in the book.
A digital copy (PDF) of my scales book called "Basic Scales A study of the Ionian and Aeolian Scales". The book is 85 pages long and has charts for the following
- major scales all over the neck in all 12 keys
- major pentatonic scales all over the neck in all 12 keys
- major chord tones all over the neck in all 12 keys
- minor scales all over the neck in all 12 keys
- minor pentatonic scales all over the neck in all 12 keys
- minor chord tones all over the neck in all 12 keys
The PDF is large so it takes a little while to download. Once it's loaded you can view the whole PDF in GuitArmy any time you want. You can just login and use it whenever you want. You can also download the PDF if you want and store it on your own computer.
Curriculum
Your instructor
With a dedication to the guitar that has culminated in over 24 years of full-time teaching, I, Chris Rupp, am not just an instructor but a fervent advocate for musicianship. My tenure at Berklee College of Music not only honed my skills but also ignited my passion for sharing the language of music with others. At GuitArmy, I've crafted a vibrant learning community, leveraging the power of live Zoom lessons to reach students globally and developing comprehensive online courses tailored to all levels of proficiency.
My teaching philosophy centers on connection—the bond between the instrument and the player, as well as the relationship with my students, many of whom are among the 300,000 followers I engage with online. Having imparted over 35,000 individual lessons, my mission remains steadfast: to guide each student on a journey of musical discovery, building confidence, skill, and a deep love for the guitar through every scale and melody encountered in our studies.