A Look at the C Scale Pattern for Guitar in Open Position
The C scale pattern is built around the open C chord
pattern:
Here is the C scale pattern in open position:
See how the open C chord pattern fits right in (take
special note of the root note marked by an "R"):
To practice the scale pattern: play an open C chord and
then play up and down the scale pattern. Practice it over
and over until you've got it memorized. Here's an example:
Now if we just played up and down the scale during a
song, things would get dull quickly. Instead we'll mix
and match the notes from the scale to create our own melodies,
licks, and riffs.
Below are a few passages that I put together using the
open C chord with the C scale pattern in open position.
Notice how everything seems to gravitate to the C chord,
or at least the root note.
Now that you've seen my examples, see if you can come
up with your own! This will help you to solidify the pattern
in your mind.
