Illustrated in G Major

The Shape 1 Major Scale is a moveable root-6 (meaning that the 6th string contains the root of the scale) major scale. This example is illustrated in G major and should be practiced in all available positions.

Major Scale Shape 1

Scale Fingerings

Major Scale Shape 1 Fingerings

Scale Tones

Major Scale Shape 1 Tones

Arpeggio Fingerings

Major Scale Shape 1 Arpeggio Fingerings

Arpeggio Tones

Major Scale Shape 1 Arpeggio Tones