Every scale - major or minor - consists of a sequence of seven notes in ascending or descending order. It can also help you to play songs you love and give you some of the building blocks to start creating your own original music.īefore we dive into some of the musical theory behind minor scales, it’s important to understand the mechanics of a scale. Not only does practicing guitar scales help you build an ear for notes, playing these scales can help you get faster and more precise with your fretwork. Learning to play minor scales can help you to add new dimensions of sound and emotion to your playing. While major scales typically sound upbeat and cheerful, minor scales have a sadder, more dramatic tone to them.
