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	One String G Major Scale Building scales on one string is a great way to get to know the fretboard and your major scale. We will build a G major scale using the formula WWHWWWH. It is important to remember the only half steps between the 7 alphabet letters are between E and F and B and C (Bert and Ernie). If you are scratching your head you may want to review basics and scales. Start on G and go a Whole step to A, then Whole step to B, Half step to C, Whole step to D, Whole step to E, Whole step to F# and Half step to G
	We learn that a G major scale has an F# (Fsharp) and that also means the key of G major has one sharp and that sharp is F# The staff above shows the G major scale and the numbers below the staff are the fingerings if we use the 3 positions that cover the first 12 frets. 1st position 5th position 9th position
	The video below demonstrates the scale with the 3 positions:

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