Things You'll Need:
- Guitar
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Step 1
Place the left-hand middle finger on the third fret of the fifth string. Pluck the string with a pick or right-hand fingers.
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Step 2
Position the left-hand pinky finger on the fifth fret of the fifth string. Play the note.
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Step 3
Place the left-hand index finger on the first fret of the fourth string. Pluck the string.
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Step 4
Position the left-hand middle finger on the third fret of the fourth string. Play the string with the right hand.
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Step 5
Place the left-hand pinky finger on the fifth fret of the fourth string. Pluck the note with the right hand.
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Step 6
Position the left-hand index finger on the first fret of the third string. Play the string.
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Step 7
Place the left-hand ring finger on the fourth fret of the third string. Pluck the note.
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Step 8
Position the left-hand pinky finger on the fifth fret of the third string. Play the string with the right hand.
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Step 9
Play all eight notes in a row to produce a C sixth mode harmonic major scale. Refer to the given example if needed.
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Step 10
Practice playing the sixth mode harmonic major scale in different keys across the fifth string. The first note of the scale is the root, which indicates the key. For example, starting this scale on the fourth fret will produce a C# sixth mode harmonic major scale.
