Two-Octave Scales & Modes with G Major on Bass

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CASEY CORMIER: Okay, let us look at another two-octave major scale, starting on the E string. This one, G major. So you will recall, we start with G, we are going to start with our second finger here. G, A, B, C, D, E, F sharp, not F, F sharp, G. Now, it would be highly unlikely, and not probably the best idea because we would have to change hand positions a lot to play from this open G up to this 12th fret octave, it's a lot of leaping. So let us try finding another way. G, A, B, C, D, E, F sharp, move our first finger up to play the F sharp. Now we are playing the G with our second finger. A lot of these major scales we want to end up playing the octaves starting with our second finger. So then we do one small jump and then a larger one [PLAYS G MAJOR SCALE]. Notice when I play back down [PLAYS DESCENDING G MAJOR SCALE], all is the same now. I move my first finger to play F sharp then down the E, and we are back into normal form. You could move up earlier too, there' a lot more leaping involved in. so I recommend trying this play first, getting accustomed to that. When you know your interval so you can figure out your own way, try to make it easy on your hand, and minimize your jumping.

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