Scale Patterns: A Visual Approach to the Scales Most Commonly Used in Jazz, Rock, and Blues

by Don Latarski

This book illustrates, in each of five different positions, all the modes of the major, harmonic minor, melodic minor, pentatonic, blues, diminished and whole tone scales. Don also shows the primary uses for each scale, with an example of each.

Genres: Music

72 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Finger-style guitarist and audio engineer living in Oregon since 1973. He is also an guitar educator and author, and owns a studio and label called Crescent Records. Owns and operates Crescent Studios, Eugene, OR.