The C major scale is a foundational building block for any guitarist. In this guide, we’ll explore the C scale, starting on the 8th fret of the 6th string (C) and extending to the 7th fret (B) and 8th fret (C) on the high E string. This pattern is ideal for understanding the scale across two octaves with practical finger positioning.
The Notes in the C Major Scale
The C major scale consists of these notes:
C – D – E – F – G – A – B – C
In this pattern, we’ll traverse the fretboard to cover both octaves.
C Major Scale Pattern (8th Fret to High E String)
First Octave (6th String to 4th String)
- 6th String (E): 8th fret (C), 10th fret (D)
- 5th String (A): 7th fret (E), 8th fret (F), 10th fret (G)
- 4th String (D): 7th fret (A), 9th fret (B), 10th fret (C)
E-8–10——————————–
A———-7–8–10——————-
D———————–7–9–10–
G—————————————
B—————————————
e—————————————
Second Octave (4th String to 1st String)
- 4th String (D): 10th fret (C)
- 3rd String (G): 7th fret (D), 9th fret (E), 10th fret (F)
- 2nd String (B): 8th fret (G), 10th fret (A),
- 1st String (High E): 7th fret (B), 8th fret (C)
E—————————————–
A—————————————–
D-10————————————
G——7–9–10———————–
B——————–8–10————-
e——————————7–8–
Rating: 4 out of 5.
