Guitar Scale Chart

Select a key and scale type to view guitar scale positions. 5 CAGED positions cover the entire fretboard.

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C Major

Degrees: R - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7

Position 1 (C Shape)

Position 2 (A Shape)

Position 3 (G Shape)

Position 4 (E Shape)

Position 5 (D Shape)

Diatonic Chords

Imaj7 Cmaj7 IIm7 Dm7 IIIm7 Em7 IVmaj7 Fmaj7 V7 G7 VIm7 Am7 VIIm7b5 Bm7b5

Scales by Key

C C#D Eb E F F#G Ab A Bb B

FAQ

What is a guitar scale chart?

A guitar scale chart shows scale positions on the fretboard using diagrams. The 5 CAGED positions cover the entire fretboard, helping with scale practice and improvisation.

What is the CAGED system?

The CAGED system divides the fretboard into 5 positions (C, A, G, E, D shapes). By shifting these 5 shapes, you can cover any scale across the entire fretboard in any key.

Which scale types are available?

Major, Natural Minor, Major Pentatonic, Minor Pentatonic, Blues, Dorian, Mixolydian, and Altered — 8 scale types are available.

How to Use the Scale Chart

Select a key (C, D, E, etc.) and scale type (Major, Pentatonic, etc.) to view 5 CAGED positions displayed as fretboard diagrams. Each position shows scale degrees with color-coded dots so you can identify root notes and intervals at a glance.

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A guide to using the CAGED system scale chart

Altered Scale Guide

How to use the altered scale over dominant 7th chords