Learning Minor scales through 7 patterns (Guitar)

How do you memorize minor scales on guitar?

To play, let’s say, the “A minor” scale, all you have to do is play all the notes of the “C major scale” (its relative major) — beginning and ending on “A.” In other words, “A minor” and “C major” share the same EXACT notes.

What is the pattern for minor scales?

Minor Scales



To create a natural minor scale, start on the tonic note and go up the scale using the interval pattern: whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step.

What is pattern of minor scale on guitar?

The minor scale, too, follows a set pattern of whole and half steps as follows: Whole Step – Half Step – Whole Step – Whole Step – Half Step – Whole Step – Whole Step. From G to A is a whole step (2 semitones) (G – G# – A)