The Major Scale Unlocked For Lead Guitar

Level 3 dives into one of the most powerful tools in music, the major scale. Far more than a simple sequence of notes, the major scale is the core DNA behind nearly every melody and harmony you’ll ever play. For lead guitarists, understanding it deeply opens the door to complete fretboard freedom.

In this level, you’ll explore how the C major scale connects with its relative minor (A minor), and how to blend major and minor pentatonic sounds for expressive, dynamic solos. These insights are the building blocks that let you move fluidly across the neck and craft leads that sound melodic and intentional.

To bring all of this theory to life, you’ll tackle two exciting and stylistically diverse player studies - each designed to expand your sound and versatility across genres.