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Diatonic Scale “Anchor” Positions, Part 1


This lesson is part of the course Advanced Flatpicking Guitar with Scott Nygaard.
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Diatonic Scale “Anchor” Positions  
 
Diatonic Scale “Anchor” Positions  
 
Diatonic Scale “Anchor” Positions, Part 1
Diatonic Scale “Anchor” Positions, Part 1
 
In this lesson on learning the fingerboard, you’ll learn some diatonic scale “anchor” positions that will help you fluidly navigate the entire fingerboard and easily move up and down the neck from position to position. The seven “anchor” positions are based on the seven steps of the diatonic scale, with your index finger on the top string on the scale tone and your ring finger an octave below on the fourth string. Scott walks you through the positions, showing you how you can move in and out of each position but stay “anchored”in that position with your index and middle fingers. He also shows you a three- or four-bar line in each position to get you used to each position. You’ll learn the first four positions in this video.

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