the 5 positions of the C major diatonic scale, as taught by many instructors, are shown. John explains where they come from, and why he prefers the 7 scale positions with 3 notes on every string. That lesson is called "seven positions of major diatonic scale" on YouTube. On the website it's the lesson right before this one.3rd of six in series of introductory diatonic scale lessons. [ More Detail ]
Just like there are riffs for the pentatonic scales, there are riffs for the diatonic scale as well. This lesson covers the first such riff.4th of 6 in series of introductory diatonic scale lessons. [ More Detail ]
the seven positions of the C major diatonic scale are shown.Other lessons make clear why John prefers these seven positions to the commonly taught five positions.2nd of six in series of introductory diatonic scale lessons. [ More Detail ]
John explains why one would want to learn the diatonic scale(s) when playing blues, jazz, or rock. Sample melodies or riffs from one of these scales are given, and are mixed and contrasted with the sound of the pentatonic scales already covered.1st of six in series of introductory diatonic scale lessons. [ More Detail ]
John explains how to read guitar tablature in general, using the C &G major diatonic scales as examples. If necessary, visit http://www.power-tab.net/ for more specifics on the program we use, or for a complete list of tab symbols.6th of 6 in series of basic guitar lessons. View our YouTube playlists or visit http://www.johnhguitar.com to see the lessons properly organized. [ More Detail ]
Six open or first position dominant 7th chords are shown (C7, A7, G7, E7, D7, B7). It is explained how the dominant or flatted 7th chord is derived from the major diatonic scale. Several simple melodies with 7th chords are played. Lesson includes tabs.4th of 12 in series of beginning chord lessons. [ More Detail ]
It is explained how the major chord and major 7th chord is derived from the major diatonic scale. A simple melody with major 7th chords is played, and includes tabs.3rd of 12 in series of beginning chord lessons. [ More Detail ]
The A major pentatonic scale is derived from the A major diatonic scale; includes tabs.4th of 6 in series of beginning pentatonic scale lessons. View our YouTube playlists or visit http://www.johnhguitar.com to see the lessons properly organized. [ More Detail ]
John describes how the A minor pentatonic scale is derived from the A major diatonic scale; includes tabs.3rd of 6 in series of beginning pentatonic scale lessons. View our YouTube playlists or visit http://www.johnhguitar.com to see the lessons properly organized. [ More Detail ]
John describes how the A minor pentatonic scale is derived from the C major diatonic scale; includes tabs.2nd of 6 in series of beginning pentatonic scale lessons. View our YouTube playlists or visit http://www.johnhguitar.com to see the lessons properly organized. [ More Detail ]