Most tones on the guitar can be found in several positions on the fretboard. Because of this there are numerous ways to play any scale. Below are twelve versions of the same C major scale, the first four are rooted at the 3rd fret of the 5th string. Pattern 1 and 3 include open strings and each spans 4 strings. Additionally, pattern 3 comprises 2 notes per string. Pattern 2 is played in a single hand position spanning three strings, and pattern 4 comprises 4 notes on each of two strings;
The next four are rooted on the 8th fret of the 6th string. Pattern 5 and 7 each span 4 strings. Additionally, pattern 7 comprises 2 notes per string. Pattern 6 is played in a single hand position spanning three strings, and pattern 8 comprises 4 notes on each of two strings;
Pattens 9 and 10 are both based on the same fingering, 9 is rooted on the 3rd fret/5th string, and 10 is rooted on the 8th fret/6th string. Patterns 11 and 12 are each played on a single string;
Pay close attention to the indicated fingering, being careful to use the same fingering ascending and descending.
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