When you hear the term “intervals” do you think of guitar chords and harmony or lead lines and solos? Either way, intervals are the foundation of both! Although they may seem boring or unimportant, understanding the different intervals are and how notes relate to each other will help you improve your rhythm and lead guitar skills.

Don’t stay stuck not knowing anything about open strings or the notes on your guitar. Discover the open string note names, the musical alphabet, and how you can play them on your guitar in this detailed post.

Some people roll their eyes at the mention of theory and scales, but you don’t have to be one of them. In this post I’m going to share some practical knowledge with you about something that will be foundational in your rhythm and lead guitar playing for years to come, major scales and the formula (pattern) to build them.