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GMC Forum _ PRACTICE ROOM _ Classical Guitar - Playing Scales

Posted by: Sentenced Feb 1 2009, 02:10 PM

Hey guys, i look for a lesson on how to play scales on a classical guitar without a pick ofcourse. Or in other words i just dont know how to play the right way if there are several notes on one string, do i have to use just one finger, i dont think so because that is to slow, but whats the best method? Thanks in advance

cheers

Posted by: Dejan Farkas Feb 2 2009, 10:37 AM

Gerardo made some nice lessons for this, check them out

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/diatonic-scales-for-the-right-hand-1-2/

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/diatonic-scales-for-the-right-hand-2-2/

Usually, the scales are played with (index-middle) alternate picking, mostly with rest strokes

Posted by: Sentenced Feb 2 2009, 12:17 PM

Hey thanks for your answer, thats exactly what i was looking far.

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Feb 2 2009, 12:39 PM

Definitely check out Gerardo's series!! Its as Dejan said , alternate picking (index-middle) combination in order to be fast and efficient at it.

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Feb 2 2009, 12:53 PM

Gerardo and Dejan have some excellent classical guitar lessons.
In terms of scales, Gerardo has couple of lessons where he covers major keys. Check that out and feel free to ask any questions.

Posted by: Vasilije Vukmirovic Feb 2 2009, 08:19 PM

Gerardo, Gerardo, Gerardo:)
He's the man for this!