The World of Scales: A Compendium of Scales for All Instruments (Paperback or Softback)

Are You Ready to Take Your Playing to the Next Level?

With The World of Scales: A Compendium of Scales for all Instruments you have at your fingertips all of the scales you will ever need to know. This complete scale reference text can be used for self-study, or to complement your studies with an instructor.

Designed for musicians of all levels, The World of Scales assumes you possess only a basic knowledge of music theory. The theoretical principals necessary to gain the most from this text, are covered in the first three chapters. All scale forms are shown in both treble and bass clefs.

Unlock your instrument now with The World of Scales:

• Master how scales and modes are built and how to use them.
• Discover new and exciting ways to practice scales and increase mastery of your instrument.
• You will know how chords are built—from simple triads to 13th chords.
• A section on chord-scale relationships details how to use any scale.
• Formulas for each scale enable you to understand the construction of scales and see their many uses.
• The modes derived from Major, Harmonic Minor, and Melodic/Jazz Minor scales are covered in detail.
• The concept of modalization for any scale is fully explained.
• You will learn how to create your own scales and melodic patterns.
• For musicians of all levels and musical styles.

Don J. MacLean is an active freelance guitarist, composer and educator. His musical training includes studies at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Humber College, and York University, where he obtained his B.A. (Dbl. Hons. Maj.) in music and psychology. His twenty years of teaching, performing and composing have made Don a highly sought-after expert for workshops, seminars and master classes.

Don J. MacLean is the author of:
The World of Scales: A Compendium of Scales for the Modern Guitar Player;
The World of Scales: A Compendium of Scales for all Instruments;
Guitar Essentials: The Chord Master;
Guitar Essentials: Scale Master 1;
Guitar Essentials: Improviser;
Music Essentials: Improviser