is there..

[HCHaikuWarrior]

is there a scale which can be used for most songs, and all you would have to do is just change which note you start from?

[Matty Boom]

i personally advocate pentatonic major or minor, it's a good start

[fatjack]

is there a scale which can be used for most songs, and all you would have to do is just change which note you start from?

yes, its called every scale ever

[EnFuego]

is there a scale which can be used for most songs, and all you would have to do is just change which note you start from?

yes, its called every scale ever

haha...good call

[led_zep123]

most scales go up like this
e--0--2--3--5--

[i-am-me]

exactly fatjack..every scale you can play to anything if you're in the right key. just lean the pentatonic marjor and minor scales.

[Pickles]

is there a scale which can be used for most songs, and all you would have to do is just change which note you start from?

yes, its called every scale ever

it might be because its 6am but that really made me laugh

[mbgreen]

is there a scale which can be used for most songs, and all you would have to do is just change which note you start from?

yes, its called every scale ever

it might be because its 6am but that really made me laugh

haha...I havent even gone to bed yet. Its 3 here though. But its funny to think youre starting your day right now, and I havent even finished the one before. Heh.

[HCHaikuWarrior]

fat jack, why the fuck are you such an ass hole..i've been playing for a year, give me a fuckin break, don't say something if your shit mouth has nothing better to say, cocky bastard.

[i-am-me]

jeez buddy....calm yourself. i haven't even been playing for a year and i know that. but don't use me as an example. honestly, its not a big deal. he was kidding around. and taht was a pretty damn good answer if you ask me. lol

[fatjack]

fat jack, why the fuck are you such an ass hole..i've been playing for a year, give me a fuckin break, don't say something if your shit mouth has nothing better to say, cocky bastard.

im sorry if you find me an asshole, but you are asking a lot of questions expecting easy answers. i would have to explain many concepts in order to answer your question thoroughly and correctly, which would be rather inefficient on the boards (because i have done it before and it helps very little)

if you would like help with questions like these, you can IM me and i can go into depth much easier

[MWR]

Wait....did fatjack just offer help in a polite and respecful manner? I must be drunk. Just kidding buddy,
I agree that broad questions about music theory are pointless to answer. Theory has to be something your constantly learning. If you don't have a desire to really learn it and understand it than your probably better off not going there. Most people eaither dive right into it or don't bother learning any of it. You can be a great guitarist and not no theory but you probably won't be much of a musician if you know what I mean.

[fatjack]

Wait....did fatjack just offer help in a polite and respecful manner? I must be drunk. Just kidding buddy

not like its the first time...

[MWR]

i personally advocate pentatonic major or minor, it's a good start

I always tell people to star with the major scale. Every scale you will likely see/hear is a variation on the major scale so it makes sense to start there.
If your serious you should study intervals before you learn any scales. I assure you they are extremely important for a global understanding of music in general. Melody, harmony, scales, arpeggios, all come down to intervals.

[fatjack]

i personally advocate pentatonic major or minor, it's a good start

I always tell people to star with the major scale. Every scale you will likely see/hear is a variation on the major scale so it makes sense to start there.
If your serious you should study intervals before you learn any scales. I assure you they are extremely important for a global understanding of music in general. Melody, harmony, scales, arpeggios, all come down to intervals.

PERFECT!