A scale is simply a set of notes. Typically, the reason a particular scale works well with a particular song is because they both use the same collection of notes. On the guitar, a scale can be represented as a pattern of notes on the fingerboard. We provide guitarists and bass players with a free database of downloadable, easy to read diagrams that show you what these scale patterns look like. This way, you'll know which notes officially "gel" with your jam.

These blues scales, major scales, and pentatonic scales should get you started!