Play the major scale across 3 octaves in a single position. Builds fretboard knowledge and picking fluency.
Start BPM
80
Target BPM
160
e|--7--9--11--| B|--8--10-----| G|--7--9--11--| D|--7--9--10--| A|--7--9--10--| E|--7--9--10--|
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Starting on the low E string at fret 7 (G note), play the major scale pattern up to the high e string. Practice up and down — ascending and descending. Add rhythmic variations: triplets, 16th notes, dotted rhythms.