Jul 14, 2010 photo by jsome1 playing 3 notes per string exercises is something i do on a regular basis. The notes are the same in each exercise, but the fingering and position changes are different. Caged vs 3 notes per string 3nps scale systems justinguitar. Advanced guitar lesson 3 notes per string major scales. Ive been searching around the web but cant seem to find a complete guide on ukulele scales using this method. Practice improvising phrases that combine 2 or more shapes. Below are two great exercises that take you through all five major scale shapes. Click here to download a printable pdf of this lessons notation.
So lets recap a few things weve picked up about three notes per string scales. The major scale has 7 notes, and a 3nps scale pattern can be built from each degree of the scale which is why its sometimes called the 7 pattern system and incorrectly imho, some call. To truly master this you need to learn to dive into a 3notes per string pattern from any note in the traditional blues scale patterns. The easiest way to map them out is with a major scale, starting on each of the seven notes. There are six 2 string 3 notes per string patterns that look like this.
If you visually combine the diagrams you can see how the full chords are constructed. Please look at the table below and see the notes that are used to harmonize the c major scale with triads. Allan holdsworths fournoteperstring scales guitar world. This week i talk about the bebop major scale, what problem it was designed to solve, and how to play it in 8 three note per string scale positions going up the neck. All three note per string scales will involve 2 or 3 position shifts throughout the scale. Used by modern players such as allan holdsworth, whose playing first inspired me to check out these fingerings, four noteperstring scales can help bring a more modern flavor to your lines, expand your knowledge of the neck and allow you to cover a large amount of fretboard real estate with just one scale shape, which are all beneficial to players looking to explore nontraditional scale. Were going to advance our knowledge of the 7 note scales on the guitar by learning patterns to play these scales using three notes per string. This lesson combined with the understanding keys lesson can be used to learn the complete guitar neck in all keys this is the first lesson dealing with major scales arranged for the 3 notes per string. I use them to warm up, to become a faster guitar player and to spice up my improvisation.
I thought that i could play them twonoteperstring like pentatonic scales but then saw that i was missing out notes. The line is closed with a small fragment from an em pentatonic. Dec 03, 2009 is there a best way to hold your arm for the 3 notes per string major scales. This is made in 3 note per string scale fingerings so it might be useful. Melodic minor scales are essential for many styles of music, but they are predominately used in jazz and fusion styles. I like to assign ascending one 3 per string shape, change position, then descend next position scale shape, but ive always. Major scales using three note per string patterns up the neck vii iii vii viii xi xv x x vii minor scales using three note per string patterns up the neck 1 1 1 2222 1 444 4 4 4 3 3 3 1 1 22 1 22 2 4 44 4 4 4 44443 3 222 1 11 4 4 3 please note that these scales are based on the root note g with the lowest root notes.
In this lesson we are going to take a look at a very common major scale system on the guitar. What we have done is combine well known concepts like the 3 note per string technique with a comprehensive fretboardnavigation system that allows you to move in all possible directions on the fretboard at will and. The follow ing three scale shapes are called 61, 51 and 41 because. What we have done is combine well known concepts like the 3 note per string technique with a comprehensive fretboardnavigation system that allows you to move in all possible directions on the fretboard at will and actually make sense of the complexity of the guitar. The main advantage ist that it uses a regular number of notes per string 3, allows you to quickly cover a lot of terrain on the fretboard in a very fluid manner and unlike the 4 note per string system is still very fingerfriendly. I discovered 4 note per string scales from a slightly unusual angle, in that at the time i. The history of 3 foot narrow gauge in n scale is way back in the day people handlaid. Three notes per string adds versatility in range, but may cause too many triplets and. Ive been giving them 3 note per string scale shapes then teaching them to merge them, along with charts that have the whole neck lit up. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Major scale forms 3 notes per string there are many ways to play major scales on the neck of the guitar. Abm6 pentatonic is a very good choice for a pentatonic scale in the altered scale.
This lesson is about merging these position patterns together, to help us expand out of box think and allow us to play across as many as twelve frets in the same. By learning scales with 3 notes per string you can also improve your fretboard knowledge and bring new sounds to your lead playing. So no matter where you are in the scale you can go from playing in your regular shape to playing a two string, three note per string pattern. One of the systems that i personally like a lot is the 3 note per string system that is widely used these days. Major scales using three note per string patterns up the neck vii iii vii viii xi xv x x vii. Using these patterns, we can practice the scales with economy picking, which will allow us to improve our efficiency. Heres a list of the pdf s and pictures with arpeggio fingerings in positions. Now, note here that we moved position up one fret is all but it it is worth noting. If you dont know this particular major scale shape dont worry, we have included a scale diagram so you can practice it if you.
Where do you go to buy a nn3 loco model railroader. Here ive written out the f major scale and its related modes with 3 notes on each string, which divides the neck up into 7 overlapping areas. Photo by jsome1 playing 3 notes per string exercises is something i do on a regular basis. Arpeggios in positions derived from 3 notes per string scales heres a list of the pdf s and pictures with arpeggio fingerings in positions. Mode ivii ionian, dorian, phrygian, lydian, mixolydian, aeolian, locrian starting with root a of the 3 notesperstring scale with the fingering on the guitar neck. Jul 11, 2018 as guitar players tastes and abilities evolve, and they begin to gravitate toward an appreciation for, and desire to learn, more technically demanding music, the pentatonic scale often gets a bad rap. The companys high standards of excellence are reflected in the exacting car detail and fidelity in the microfine printing that each model offers. There are six 2 string 3notes per string patterns that look like this. Striking 7 9 11 on the low e string and the a string with the fore finger, middle finger, and pinky is a new muscle shape for my hand.
Apr 10, 2018 heres an interesting concept for you to try out. So to answer your question what is the advantage of 3 note per string scales. Altered scale 3 great pentatonic solutions easy and. The 3 note per string scale moves you farther up the neck. Below are jpgs showing the major, natural minor, major pentatonic, and minor pentatonic. In this lesson we are going to apply the 3 notes per string format to melodic minor scales. We are continuing our study of the 3 notes pre string method by applying melodic minor scales using this format. Heres a list of the pdfs and pictures with arpeggio fingerings in positions. The easiest way i know to learn all 7 harmonic minor scale shapes on the guitar neck. I remember playing around with it unintentionally when i first began to look at major scale patterns and their modes across the whole neck to see how they laid out.
The first two twooctave shapes you learnt are now shown with three notes per string. May 20, 2010 in this lesson we are going to apply the 3notes per string format to melodic minor scales. Melodic minor scales using 3 notes per string advanced. As guitar players tastes and abilities evolve, and they begin to gravitate toward an appreciation for, and desire to learn, more technically demanding music, the pentatonic scale often gets a bad rap. Major scales three notes per string by expanding the range on some of the strings to five frets, it is possible co play major scales with three notes on each string, the expanded fingering results in an extended scale with more lateral sideways movement. Because many scale patterns have a mix of two notes per string on some strings and three notes per string on others, the picking pattern for those scales is difficult to decide, and many players will simply use alternate picking alternate picking is a technique making use of a strict upanddown picking pattern with no variations.
My systematic approach to learning scales or how to break out of the box. The three note per string system uses seven different positions. Oct 28, 2007 the three note per string system uses seven different positions. Apr 17, 2017 used by modern players such as allan holdsworth, whose playing first inspired me to check out these fingerings, four note per string scales can help bring a more modern flavor to your lines, expand your knowledge of the neck and allow you to cover a large amount of fretboard real estate with just one scale shape, which are all beneficial to players looking to explore nontraditional scale. Oct 26, 2016 another way to break out of vertical scale patterns is to play 4 note per string scales. You will start on the root of the scale and descend to the lowest note in the position, ascend to the highest and return to the lowest root note.
A technique that feels different from the 3 notes per string and will definitely improve your technique in many ways if you work hard at it. These patterns can be used to play the major scale. When it comes to learning scale patterns theyre both fairly tedious and inefficient, but what if we combine them. This is why these scales are written the way they are. The 3 note per string system 3nps pretty much does what it says on the tin, each scale pattern will have 3 notes on every string. Three note per string scales cover a wider span of the fretboard and are good to develop your technique. Mostly the trick is to start the lower strings with 1 2 4 if there is a whole step between the first 3 notes. Major scale guide for jazz guitar jamie holroyd guitar. I thought that i could play them two note per string like pentatonic scales but then saw that i was missing out notes. This simple shape unlocks the whole guitar neck for 4 note per string major scales. Three notes per string here i graph out a pattern for the e minor pentatonic, playing three notes per string. Major scale and modes which to learn 2 or 3 notes per string.
The first part is just runing up the basic scale position. Apr 25, 2012 but today i present to you 10 smoking 2 notesperstring licks. Arpeggios in positions derived from 3 notes per string. If you can play the same scale up and down in different places or even combine the patterns then.
Harmonic minor scale 3 notes per string jens larsen. This lesson is a complete breakdown of the 7 scale forms created when you arrange a major scale for 3 notes per string. We are continuing our study of the 3notes pre string method by applying melodic minor scales using this format. This entry was posted in resource and tagged 3 notes per string, arpeggio, chord, download, fingering, maj7, major 7th, pdf, positions, scale on october 12, 2014 by jens. If youve ever wondered how 3 note per string scales change as the underlying key changes then this video is for you. Guitar interval exercises intervallic scale movements. The scale that we will be using in this lesson is a pretty common three note per string pattern in the key of a major. So i thought i would share my method for memorizing, playing and understanding the major scale using three notes per string patterns. Although the scales are naturally arranged in groups of three, the 16th note rhythm makes timing a bit trickier, but just as essential. I come from a guitar background and was taught to play scales using the three notes per string method.
You just start on any note, the root of the scale, add the interval formula and you have the notes in the scale. Playing 3 note per string scales can lead to new combinations of notes and can help you to find new sounds in your solos. Three noteperstring scales the 5 block caged system isnt the only way to view the neck. Here is an overview of the harmonic minor scale in the key of c, using the 3 notes per string system. Years later i realized that this is actually a pretty good phrasing exercise for modes and that purposely leaving notes out of the scale forces you to. Twonoteperstring major scales and modes unlock the guitar. The guitar tutorial based on the extended 3noteper. Using 3 note per string scales rather than standard scale shapes can help improve your speed and fluency. By merging these positions, however, we can create 3 notes per string patterns and play more quickly and economically across a. Well, im just wondering, because im thinking about starting to practice my majorminor scales like this. Another reason why three note per string scales are useful will be demonstrated later in the lesson. So when building this scale pattern, we must move a note across to the adjacent string to keep to the 3 notes per string rule. Microtrains is a manufacturer and distributor of n and z scale model train equipment and accessories. With major scales, you have 3 notes on most strings but on one string you would have just 2 notes.
The guitar tutorial based on the extended 3noteperstring. My systematic approach to learning scales or how to break. Another way to break out of vertical scale patterns is to play 4 note per string scales. Post navigation 3 notes per string melodic minor scale 3 notes per string. Three notes per string adds versatility in range, but may cause too many triplets and repetitive phrases. When you use a different scale, any notes altered from the major scale stay on the same string, shifting by the appropriate number of frets. What are the advantages with 3 note per string scales. Jun 18, 2011 jon introduces 3 notes per string scales as a alternative to major position scales. Micro trains line body mount fits rolling stock with platform height of. These pull from the single string scales with 4 finger sets from the earlier examples, except the scales are played up the string sets as well. Arpeggios in positions derived from 3 notes per string scales. Its distant cousin the 3nps three note per string system is a little more palatable, but still overwhelmingly a technical exercise more than a complete system for learning to improvise, unless you hack it. Rip up the fretboard with threenoteperstring pentatonics. W is a whole step, two frets on a guitar, and h is a half step, one fret on the guitar.
The diagrams below represent the harmonized scale with triads, in root and other inversions. By merging these positions, however, we can create 3 notes per string patterns and play more quickly and economically across a wider area of the fretboard. Hi im wondering which type to learn i have seen the major scale in box diagrams taught two different ways. Note that shapes 2, 4 and 5 require position changes.
Each different way has its advantages and disadvantages for different situations. I can play barre chords no problem but this beings me back to early days of first playing. It covers 6 frets from start to finish and 9 or more if you add in a couple of slides. To truly master this you need to learn to dive into a 3 notes per string pattern from any note in the traditional blues scale patterns.
Threenoteperstring scales the 5 block caged system isnt the only way to view the neck. But today i present to you 10 smoking 2 notesperstring licks. You can look at it as the combination of pattern 4 and pattern 5 in e minor, if youre familiar with the caged system or simply as a pattern itself. Arpeggios in positions derived from 3 notes per string scales jens. Bebop major scale 3 notes per string guitar scales. Guitareo member login acoustic jumpstart starter kit guitarists toolbox. When ascending, as you cross the strings start each new one with a downstroke. Then marklin introduced z scale in 1972 and the nn3 modelers at the time immediately diecided the 2 of an inch difference was not worth worrying about and made z scale track in 1160 scale the standard. Combine string skipping and open strings with pentatonic scales. In this guitar lesson we are going to learn how to sequence a major scale in groups of 3s. There are minor variations to the patterns, i teach a 5 pattern. This also applies to the 7 modes but i will save that for another article.
This screams out for us to use the modes to help us remember these patterns. Nn3 narrow guage microtrains line n scale and z scale. Melodic minor scale 3 notes per string jens larsen. Also the licks are perfect to incorporate into your improvisations. This is made in 3 note per string scale fingerings so it might be useful to look at them if you dont know them already. Please note that these scales are based on the root note g. How to play the major scale on guitar complete guide. Years later i realized that this is actually a pretty good phrasing exercise for modes and that purposely leaving notes out of the scale forces you to be more creative, among other benefits.