Cover the fretboard by using diagonal scales

A great way to go beyond the limits of familiar scales and start playing more creatively is to use a shape that covers more notes. Many major, minor and pentatonic shapes can limit you to one fret position; ‘diagonal’ shapes, however, incorporate position shifts, allowing you to explore the fretboard without leaving the comfort of a pre-learned shape. Take a look at these shapes and try using them to make up your own riffs and licks.

goexplore Get more from the fretboard with diagonal shapes and expand your creative potential