


It’s far easier to use your pinky on the fourth fret than it is to stretch your ring finger to play notes on the fourth fret. Normally, you would use your ring finger to play notes on the third fret, but since there are no notes on the third fret in the open position of the E major scale, you won’t need to use your ring finger here. To play the E major scale in the open position, use your index finger for notes on the first fret, your middle finger for notes on the second, and your pinky for notes on the fourth. We’ll show you two different positions of the E major scale that you can practice playing on your own. Here are a couple ways to play the E major scale.

Yellow dots indicate the scale’s root note - in this case, the root note is E If you see a circle above a string, play it in an open position (not holding down any frets). In the diagrams below, each dot shows you which note you’ll play on which string and fret. These diagrams or charts represent the fretboard of your guitar and indicate which notes you’ll play on which frets and strings. The E major scale on guitar is much easier to learn with scale diagrams. Be the first to know about new products, featured content, exclusive offers and giveaways.
