G Major Scale

G Major scale pattern in graphical, tab and notation. This Major Scale Pattern starting with it's root note on the E string can be moved up and down the neck of the guitar to create other Scales. This works like a barre chord. The pattern shown is one that would be refered to as a 'closed' pattern. An open pattern would be one that utilizes some open sounded strings. If the pattern was to be presented with open string then it would not be a movable pattern.

For information on how to construct a Major scale check out Major Scale Theory

This is a movable pattern along the E string. Whatever the root note is with the pattern is the key of the scale.