HOW TO PRACTICE SCALES THE RIGHT WAY
When you hear the word scales, what comes to mind?
Do you feel a burst of excitement and an uncontrollable urge to grab your guitar and practice them for hours? Or do you picture the classic image of a strict piano teacher looming over a student with a ruler in hand?
Most people don’t have warm, fuzzy feelings when they think about scales.
For many guitarists, scales are seen as repetitive, boring, and difficult to memorize. They’re something you have to do but rarely want to do.
And if you’ve ever felt this way, let me tell you something:
IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT!
Most teachers only show you how to practice scales in a very vertical way. While this method has its purpose, it only scratches the surface and represents about one-third of the picture.
If you’ve been struggling with scales, feeling stuck or uninspired, it’s likely because you’ve only been exposed to one small part of how they can be practiced.
Scales aren’t meant to be a dry, monotonous hurdle to overcome. When practiced creatively and with variety, scales can become your best tool for unlocking musical freedom, improvisation, and understanding the entire neck of your guitar.
SO, HOW CAN YOU PRACTICE SCALES THE RIGHT WAY?
I’ve created a special video that breaks down how to approach scales the right way.
These techniques go beyond just playing up and down the strings in the traditional vertical fashion. I’ll show you how to practice scales in ways that are effective, creative, and fun.
You’ll learn how to approach scales from different angles—vertical, horizontal, and diagonal—and how these methods will transform the way you connect patterns on your guitar.
With the right approach, scales won’t just become easier—they’ll become a tool you can use to express yourself musically and navigate your fretboard with confidence.
Watch the video below and start practicing scales the right way!