Article on Scales and thier use.

[ii7-V7]

I just wrote this article. I was looking for comments on it. I hope someone will find it useful. The entire post is on my blog which is linked here. Let me know what you think.

Thanks.

The Purpose of Scales


For a modern guitar player scales serve a few definite purposes. I think that it is important to establish the purpose of scales before we consider how to practice them. I have listed those purposes in no particular order.



Establishing the sound of a certain key/scale
Understanding theory
Knowing the notes on the fretboard
Technique
A framework for improvisation

These are the things that proper scale practice will give you. It seems to me that often the practice of scales is done in a very ineffective way simply because guitar players do not understand, or simply do not consider all of the reasons behind scale practice.

My own experience helps to reinforce this. I have spent a great deal of time learning scales in a completely ineffective way. I eventually quit playing scales altogether other than to warm up my hands. Still, I thought that I knew my scales. I mean I could tell you the notes in any scale or any mode. When I wanted to learn to improvise at a proficient level I found that I had to learn my scales all over again. As it turns out I only thought I knew my scales.

To read the rest please go to http://grandweepers.blogspot.com/200...of-scales.html

[Twnty1inRF]

Great job, Your article is clear and concise (you may want to run it through a spell check).

I am going to pass it along to a teacher friend of mine to share with his students.

[ii7-V7]

Thanks! I'll definetly hunt out the spelling errors.