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One pattern to rule them all (part 4)

In this lesson we are moving/transposing the diatonic pattern to play a E Minor scale, This E Minor scale has the following notes.

E -whole- F# -half- G -whole- A -whole- B -half- C -whole- D -whole- E

notice that the step-pattern is the same as that of the A minor scale. It is in fact this step-pattern that determines that this scale is a Minor scale. A Minor scale is always whole-half-whole-whole-half-whole-whole.
Also notice that the notes of the G Major and E Minor are the same, just as before between the C Major ans the A Minor. These scale share the same notes, it is only their intervals (step-pattern) that are different.

5 boxes

The most common way to start memorizing the whole neck is by dividing the pattern in to a few bite-sized chunks. This lesson has divided the G Major scale pattern in to 5 boxes. You can take all the time that you need to memorize them. So start with the first one and after a week or so, you can move on to the second. Take it easy and set your own pace, whatever is comfortable for you!