G Major Diatonic (Guitar, Beginner)

Yesterday, we played with the G major pentatonic scale, which is made out of five notes - G, A, B, D, and E. Now, let's add two notes - C and F# - to the lineup to create the G major diatonic scale (dia = through, tonic = tones).

Adding to yesterday's pattern, this is a very simple pattern to use when playing lead lines in the Key of G. The hollow circles are the locations of the root note (G), the orange circles are part of the major pentatonic scale, and gray circles represent the rest of the scale (C and F#, or the Professor and Mary Ann, if you like).

When you memorize this pattern, be sure to jam with someone else in the Key of G major. Among other chords, these chords are often used in the Key of G: G, C, and D. While the other plays rhythm, experiment playing lead guitar with the G major diatonic scale!