Major chords (such as C, D, A, and so on) comprise just three notes: the first, third and fifth notes from their major scales. So, a C major chord uses C, E and G notes. Play through the scale, then, ...

The Byzantine, also referred to as the double harmonic scale, has a formula of R-b2-3-4-5-b6-7 and makes for an interesting ...

Here, the Roman numerals tell you that the chords are Bm (hence ii is lowercse), E and A in the key of A major. A Ionian mode ...

And if the idea of learning a scale is off-putting, step this way – we can do it through chord shapes. In fact, the three easy shapes we're going to look at are here almost identical to open chords ...

This relates to the chords formed upon, and found at, steps I, IV and V in a major scale – the heart of Western music. Let’s look at an example. Here’s the scale of C major, with each scale ...

Rarely has any guitar player done so much with so little – as you'll see in our list of the Top 10 Angus Young Guitar Solos. 10. "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)" ...