If I only knew more scales...

Scales open up the hidden gates to the fretboard. Scales are the backend machinery of shredding. Scales allow you to play fast. Scales help you when you don't know what to play. Scales are the foundation of countless iconic solos. And scales are...

...usually just 7 notes 🧐

That's right. A scale consists of just a few notes which repeat over and over. Now because of this repetition - we get all those friggin dots (that are so hard to learn and remember). In other words: scales are nothing special, it's what you do with them that matters.

So what's the fuss about?

Don't get us wrong. Learning and using new scales, is like mastering a new language - it opens up the world. However, just like in school - you won't really learn a new language in the classroom. You learn it by trying to speak it, preferably in the right country!

The same applies to music: you do not learn scales by studying them - you learn them by playing them, in a real life musical situation. This is why we are all about making you play music at GMC.

Scale Generator

Our Scale Generator not only contains all the scales in the world, but it also suggests lessons based on the specific scale in question. Because again: you learn scales by playing them - in a real life musical situation.

The most extensive free theory guide ever?

We offer what is possibly the most extensive free theory guide on the web. It spans over our theory board with thousands of pages.

Will this help me?

Let's be honest, neither long theory guides nor "cheat sheets" work for most people. Sure it can help you memorise a scale, but what will you do with it then? Play it up and down 5 times and then put the guitar down?

Pardon our bluntness - but since there are so many scammers out there profitting from misconceptions around scales, we feel that we need to make a statement here. Anyone trying to sell you music theory or scales as a magic pill, is just being downright dishonest.

Ok Mr GMC, tell me how it's done then

Thanks for listening 🤗 You can easily learn a new scale today, with any of these approaches:

The next step

When you have learned a lesson containing a new scale, then is a good time to get analysing. For example you could explore new scale positions (to play the scale all over the fretboard) or transpose it to different keys (so you can use it in your own songs, or over different backing tracks). Also, what chords work over which scales?

Here is a tip

The students that learn fastest, use the REC functionality to post on the REC board. A minimum of three instructors will then grade your performance and provide you with constructive feedback. So if you are serious about learning fast, give yourself a deadline to submit your take for REC grading. I can promise you this will give you the sense of direction you need, and motivation to practice! (REC requires you to sign up for GMC)

Go the extra mile

If you are extremely serious about your progress, we can make it happen together. You need:
You get all of this, and so much more, when you sign up for GMC, as this will not unly unlock all lesson content, but also open up to support from a personal mentor.

Alternatively, you can sign up to our interactive email course. It will hone in on your particular needs by constantly presenting you with new learning material while asking for your feedback. We offer this service free of charge, and you can sign up here:
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