Chromatic scales provide a great connecting links between scales and licks, played at different positions on the fingerboard. They may also be used to connect arpeggios and large interval skips.
Learn to recognize octaves, A to A as an example. Remember, all scales are played between octaves.
The Diatonic Scale is the Mother Scale of improvisation. You must be able to create diatonic scales from scratch, to be able to locate the Key note, theTonic, and walk the step/half-step pattern of the diatonic scale either in a linear-straight-line movement, or by using a zig-zag movement across the neck, creating the proper step pattern of a diatonic scale in any given key.
With just a little practice, you will be able to instrinctively walk the fretboard, correctly playing all the notes of any given key. And as you will see, by memorizing the eight-step numbers you will be able to play all the scales used in the art of improvisation.
It is extremely important for you to develop the ability to look at key signatures, the placement and number of sharps or flats and we know what key in which you are to play.
The key signature sets the key, the scale. The scale determines the chords and generally provides all the tools required in order to play solos and riffs.
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