Guitar Scales: The Beginner's Bible: The Complete Handbook to Learn Scales, Shred Solos, and Master Modes

Every successful lead guitarist knows their scales inside out... and you're just a short journey away from joining them... Scales are the bread and butter of the lead guitarist – after all, to play the lead, you need to be able to play a series of notes over the top of the rhythm track… and that requires a firm understanding of notes and how they interact. You need a clear understanding of how they work, and the skills and dexterity to apply them to your playing. The secret? Clear guidance and dedicated practice – and that's exactly what you'll find in this comprehensive yet straightforward guide. Inside, you'll discover: A clear understanding of exactly what scales are and why they're important The essential tools you'll need in order to guarantee your practice is effective every time Why your mindset matters – and handy hacks for making sure yours is in good shape A complete guide to scale finger positioning (your foundation for successful application) Common stumbling blocks explained, so you can navigate them easily Everything you need to know about major and minor scales – with all the key lingo explained and demystified Famous examples of each scale in action – including examples from Bruno Mars and The Beatles Why understanding 'modes' isn't as hard as many guitar teachers make it sound – and how you can master them easily Your guide to the pentatonic and hexatonic scales… and why you'll want to know them The 'scale catalog' (you'll want this by your side on every step of your journey as a guitarist) And much more. You have everything it takes to master the foundation every lead guitarist's career is built on - You just need the right guidance and a little dedicated practice. And you're just one step away from exactly that… You know what to do! There's a lead guitarist inside you crying to be trained up… it's time to put them out of their misery!