Intermediate Guitar Scales Handbook Bob Greene

For guitarists eager to expand their melodic and improvisational horizons, intermediate guitar scales offer a treasure trove of expressive possibilities. Bob Greene's seminal work, "Intermediate Guitar Scales Handbook," unveils the intricacies of over 100 essential scales, equipping guitarists with the tools to ignite their fretboard mastery.

Unveiling the Scale Landscape

Greene's handbook meticulously organizes scales into four categories: major scales, minor scales, pentatonic scales, and blues scales. Each category is further subdivided into various modes, opening up a vast sonic palette for guitarists to explore.

The detailed explanations and diagrams within the handbook guide readers through each scale's construction, intervals, and fingerings. Greene's approachable language and clear examples make scale comprehension accessible to all levels of guitarists.

Intermediate Guitar Scales Handbook

by Bob Greene

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Major Scales: The Foundation of Harmony

Major scales serve as the cornerstone of Western music, forming the basis for countless melodies and chords. Greene delves into the major pentatonic, major diatonic, and various other major scales, providing a thorough understanding of their harmonic relationships.

Minor Scales: Exploring Darkness and Depth

Minor scales evoke a range of emotions, from melancholy to intensity. Greene covers the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales, along with their distinctive intervals and expressive potential.

Pentatonic Scales: The Gateway to Improvisation

Pentatonic scales, with their five-note structure, offer a simple yet effective platform for improvisation. Greene explores the major and minor pentatonic scales, demonstrating their versatility in both soloing and rhythm playing.

Blues Scales: Capturing the Soulful Essence

Blues scales are synonymous with the raw emotions of the blues genre. Greene deconstructs the minor blues, major blues, and other blues scales, capturing their distinctive "bendiness" and undeniable rhythmic groove.

Beyond the Basic Scales: Exotic and Extended Scales

Expanding beyond the common scales, Greene introduces exotic and extended scales, broadening guitarists' sonic vocabulary. These scales, such as the harmonic major, Phrygian dominant, and Hungarian minor, inject unique flavors into melodies and solos.

Mastering Technique and Application

In addition to the theoretical aspects, Greene emphasizes the practical application of scales. He provides detailed exercises and licks that enable guitarists to develop their technique and fluency in using these scales.

Bob Greene's "Intermediate Guitar Scales Handbook" is an invaluable resource for guitarists seeking to elevate their playing to new heights. By mastering the scales outlined in this comprehensive guide, guitarists gain the knowledge and tools necessary to unlock their fretboard potential, craft compelling melodies, and ignite their improvisational abilities.

Additional Resources

• Bob Greene's Website
• Guitar Scales Database
• Ultimate Guitar Scales App

Intermediate Guitar Scales Handbook

by Bob Greene

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5005 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	23 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE