IntermediateScales 70→130 BPM

Position Shifting Drill

Learn to shift positions smoothly while playing scales — essential for covering the full fretboard.

Start BPM

70

Target BPM

130

Tab Notation
e|--5--7--8--10--12--|
B|--5--7--8--10--12--|
G|--5--7--9--10--12--|

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Use your index finger as a guide when shifting up. When shifting down, use your pinky as the guide. The key is to slide the guide finger smoothly to the new position before the other fingers follow.