Learning Jazz Guitar Scale Patterns – Tips for Success

by | Apr 4, 2019 | Jazz Guitar Lessons | 2 comments

In this video you’ll find out the answers to the following:

  • How do you ensure that you actually remember those jazz scale patterns you’re spending so much time learning in the practice room? 

  • How do you stop tearing your hair out with boredom and start practicing scale patterns in a more musical way?

  • How do you practice scales efficiently to get best results in the shortest possible time?

Check out the above video for the secrets revealed!

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Wrap Up

I hope you enjoyed today’s post on strategies for learning jazz guitar scale patterns.

Now over to you:

what tips can YOU share with your fellow readers?

Leave a comment below with your ideas and thoughts on this topic…

Greg O’Rourke
Founder, FretDojo
World Leader in Online Jazz Guitar Education

2 Comments

  1. Ray Hannisian

    I have studied the Segovia sales, (major and melodic minor), but I don’t know the scale patterns I see in the video. Is there a chart or handout with your version of these scales?

    Reply

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