G major scales (Fretboard diagrams, Standard and Tab Notation)

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1st position – G Major Scale

The first finger plays on the 2nd fret. The roots (G) are colored red.

2nd fret

G major scale guitar fretboard diagram

Standard and Tab Notation of G Major Scale 1st position, 2nd Fret

Tab and Standard Notation of a G Major Scale for Guitar

Diagram of a major scale. Red note is in red. For a G major scale, the first finger would be on the 2nd fret.
G major scale, 1st finger on the 2nd fret. This is the fretboard diagram that corresponds with the tab above.
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What are the Notes of the G Major Scale?

Answer:

G A B C D E F# G

G Major Scale’s Solfeggio Notes and Scale Tones

NoteDegree of ScaleSolfeggio
GRoot or 1stDo
A2ndRe
B3rdMi
C4thFa
D5thSol
E6thLa
F#7thTi
GRoot or 1stDo

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Full fretboard

Full guitar fretboard diagram of the G major scale, including the root notes

The roots are in red.  After the 12th fret, the forms repeat.  Check the full neck of the G major scale then check out all the major scales forms to see how they all fit together.

Major Scale Forms

You can see how these relate to the full fretboard diagram shown above.

The roots (tonics) of the scales are in red.

Root on 6th string

Form 1

G major scale, 1st finger on the 3rd fret.

Form 2

Diagram of a major scale. Red note is in red. For a G major scale, the first finger would be on the 2nd fret.
G major scale, 1st finger on the 2nd fret.

Form 3

This scale form has 2 variations. In the first, you stay in the same position. In the second variation, you shift up 2 frets.

Form 3

Diagram of a major scale. Red note is in red. For a G major scale, the first finger would be on the 12th fret.
G major scale, 1st finger on the 12nd fret. Or substitute the first finger for the open string and play this in open position.

Root on 5th string

Form 1

Diagram of a major scale. Red note is in red. For a G major scale, the first finger would be on the 10th fret.

Form 2

Diagram of a major scale. Red note is in red. For a G major scale, the first finger would be on the 8th fret.

Form 3

Diagram of a major scale. Red note is in red. For a G major scale, the first finger would be on the 7th fret.

Form 3, 2nd variation

Diagram of a major scale. Red note is in red. For a G major scale, the first finger would be on the 12th fret. Or you could play this in open position if you substituted the 1st finger for the open string
G major scale, 1st finger on the 12nd fret. Or substitute the first finger for the open string and play this in open position.

Form 2, 2nd position

Diagram of a major scale. Red note is in red. For a G major scale, the first finger would be on the 8th fret.

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