Hey, what’s up you guys! Marty here with a lesson that’s perfect for beginners—or anyone looking to make faster progress on the guitar. We’re breaking down the FIRST scales you should learn to unlock solos, riffs, and the fretboard without getting bogged down by memorizing tons of patterns. These scales are fun, practical, and will take your playing to the next level!
Scales covered:
A Minor Pentatonic
Open E Minor Pentatonic
C Major Scale
Movable Major Scale (E-Root)
A-Root Pentatonic Extensions
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0:00 Introduction
1:30 Why These Scales Are Perfect for Beginners
2:35 First Scale: The A Minor Pentatonic (Essential for Solos)
6:00 Open E Minor Pentatonic: A Blues Rock Staple
9:00 Unlocking the Relative Major with the E Minor Scale
10:15 C Major Scale in Open Position (Great for Melodies)
13:00 Movable Major Scale: Root on the E String
16:00 E Minor Pentatonic Extensions (Diagonally Across the Neck)
18:00 A Root Pentatonic Scale: Expanding Your Fretboard Knowledge
19:30 Final Tips + Next Steps for Beginners