Practise this scale
Standard tuning: E, A, D, G, B, E, from the thickest string to the thinnest. The tab keeps the positions used in the original exercise.
This exercise uses the ascending melodic minor form in both directions, often called jazz melodic minor.
The static score and note sequence work without the interactive player.
Read the tab or choose a few notes to repeat. Use the numbered table under “Read the notes and fret positions” to choose the first and last note. Audio starts only after you press Play.
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Read the notes and fret positions
String 1 is the thin, high E string. String 6 is the thick, low E string. Play one note per beat at 120 BPM, or choose a slower practice speed.
| Note | Pitch | String | Fret |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C#3 | 6 | 9 |
| 2 | D#3 | 6 | 11 |
| 3 | E3 | 6 | 12 |
| 4 | F#3 | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | G#3 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | A#3 | 4 | 8 |
| 7 | B#3 | 4 | 10 |
| 8 | C#4 | 4 | 11 |
| 9 | D#4 | 3 | 8 |
| 10 | E4 | 3 | 9 |
| 11 | F#4 | 3 | 11 |
| 12 | G#4 | 2 | 9 |
| 13 | A#4 | 2 | 11 |
| 14 | B#4 | 1 | 8 |
| 15 | C#5 | 1 | 9 |
| 16 | B#4 | 1 | 8 |
| 17 | A#4 | 2 | 11 |
| 18 | G#4 | 2 | 9 |
| 19 | F#4 | 3 | 11 |
| 20 | E4 | 3 | 9 |
| 21 | D#4 | 3 | 8 |
| 22 | C#4 | 4 | 11 |
| 23 | B#3 | 4 | 10 |
| 24 | A#3 | 4 | 8 |
| 25 | G#3 | 5 | 11 |
| 26 | F#3 | 5 | 9 |
| 27 | E3 | 6 | 12 |
| 28 | D#3 | 6 | 11 |
| 29 | C#3 | 6 | 9 |
Original recording, chart and tablature
The original recording is a fixed-speed reference. Use the practice player above to change speed or repeat a note range.
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