ESSENTIAL SCALES

Here, we’re looking at a handful of David’s most used scales. Get to grips with the shapes and you’ll get a better understanding of his note choice and phrasing. First up is the

minor pentatonic scale (shown here in D), which David uses to create those blues-influenced lead lines. To add some sophisticated colour to the pentatonic sound he’ll often

add E and B notes – creating the cooler, sweeter sounding Dorian mode. Our acoustic example is in the key of G major so the G major pentatonic will work here.