The G Major scale is one of the most common scales in music, but are you playing it the right way on guitar? I’ll show you two essential positions that will unlock the entire fretboard… The One Guitar Scale You Absolutely Must Learn Hey there, it’s Ryan with Breakthrough Guitar, … Read more

The standard 1-2-3-4 chromatic scale is the most boring exercise on guitar… This John Petrucci-inspired variation is a fun and challenging alternative that will level up your technique. The Fun Version of a Boring (But Necessary) Guitar Scale Hey, it’s Ryan here with Breakthrough Guitar, and today I really just … Read more

You might know the basic D major scale on guitar, but the secret to mastering the fretboard is learning how to extend it… This is the right way to learn the full pattern. The Right Way to Play the D Major Scale on Guitar Hey there, Ryan here with Breakthrough … Read more

Want to get that authentic bluegrass and country guitar sound? It all starts with how you play the A major scale down here in the open position… We’ll show you the secret to getting that twang. The Secret to a Bluegrass & Country A Major Scale Hey, it’s Ryan here … Read more