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Accessible Guitar Scales

Guitar Scales for the Blind and Visually Impaired

G Arpeggio Scale

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G-shape scale starting at the open position
E-shape scale starting on the third fret
D-shape scale starting on the fifth fret
C-shape scale starting on the tenth fret
A-shape scale starting on the tenth fret

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G-shape Scale

  • start by assigning your fingers to the first four frets
  • play the third string open (G)
  • play the second string open (B) and a D on the third fret using your third finger
  • on the first string play a G on the third fret using your third finger
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E-shape Scale

  • start by assigning your fingers to the second, third, fourth and fifth frets
  • on the sixth string play a G on the third fret using your second finger
  • on the fifth string play a B on the second fret using your first finger and a D on the fifth fret using your fourth finger
  • on the fourth string play a G on the fifth fret using your fourth finger
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D-shape Scale

  • start by assigning your fingers to the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh frets
  • on the fourth string play a G on the fifth fret using your second finger
  • on the third string play a B on the fourth fret using your first finger and a D on the seventh fret using your fourth finger
  • shift your hand up one fret and on the second string play a G on the eighth fret using your fourth finger
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C-shape Scale

  • start by assigning your fingers to the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth frets
  • on the fifth string play a G on the tenth fret using your fourth finger
  • on the fourth string play a B on the ninth fret using your third finger
  • on the third string play a D on the seventh fret using your first finger
  • on the second string play a G on the eighth fret using your second finger
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A-shape Scale

  • start by assigning your fingers to the ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth frets
  • on the fifth string play a G on the tenth fret using your second finger
  • on the fourth string play a B on the ninth fret using your first finger and a D on the twelfth fret using your fourth finger
  • on the third string play a G on the twelfth fret using your fourth finger
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