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Explore every scale across all 12 keys with interactive fretboard visualization and ear training tools.
Major Scale
The most fundamental scale in Western music. It forms the basis of countless melodies and harmonies.
W-W-H-W-W-W-H•Bright, Happy, TriumphantMinor Scale
The natural minor scale conveys sadness and emotional depth. Essential for rock, metal, and ballads.
W-H-W-W-H-W-W•Sad, Emotional, DarkMajor Pentatonic Scale
A five-note scale that sounds great in almost any context. Perfect for soloing and improvisation.
W-W-m3-W-m3•Bright, Open, JoyfulMinor Pentatonic Scale
The most popular scale for guitar solos. The backbone of blues, rock, and metal improvisation.
m3-W-W-m3-W•Bluesy, Gritty, SoulfulHarmonic Minor Scale
A dramatic scale with an exotic augmented 2nd interval. Used in classical, metal, and Middle Eastern music.
W-H-W-W-H-A2-H•Exotic, Dramatic, DarkMelodic Minor Scale
A sophisticated scale used extensively in jazz. The ascending form raises both the 6th and 7th degrees.
W-H-W-W-W-W-H•Sophisticated, Jazz, BittersweetBlues Scale
The Minor Pentatonic with an added "blue note" (♭5). The essential scale for blues guitar.
m3-W-H-H-m3-W•Soulful, Gritty, ExpressiveDorian Scale
A minor mode with a raised 6th degree. Widely used in jazz, funk, and progressive rock.
W-H-W-W-W-H-W•Smooth, Cool, JazzyPhrygian Scale
A dark, exotic mode with Spanish and Middle Eastern flavors. The ♭2 gives it a distinctive sound.
H-W-W-W-H-W-W•Spanish, Dark, ExoticLydian Scale
A bright, dreamy mode with a raised 4th. Favored by Steve Vai and Joe Satriani.
W-W-W-H-W-W-H•Dreamy, Floating, BrightMixolydian Scale
A bluesy, groovy major mode with a flatted 7th. The scale of classic rock and blues-rock guitar.
W-W-H-W-W-H-W•Groovy, Bluesy, RockLocrian Scale
The darkest mode with a diminished 5th. Used in heavy metal for extreme dissonance.
H-W-W-H-W-W-W•Unstable, Tense, DissonantLearn Guitar Scales Online
Our interactive guitar scale library covers all 12 scale types across all 12 musical keys, giving you 144 unique scale + key combinations to explore. Each scale page features an interactive fretboard visualization where you can see and hear every note position.
Whether you're learning the basics with the Major and Minor Pentatonic scales, exploring the bluesy character of the Blues scale, or diving into advanced modes like Dorian, Phrygian, and Lydian — our tools make it easy to visualize, practice, and master every scale.
Each scale page includes detailed music theory explanations, the scale formula (interval pattern), common genres where the scale is used, and famous songs that feature the scale prominently. Plus, you can jump directly into our ear training game to practice recognizing scale patterns by ear.
Scales covered: Major, Natural Minor, Major Pentatonic, Minor Pentatonic, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Blues, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, and Locrian modes.