I know some scales on my traditional 6 string guitar, (pentatonic) Are there scales for 3 string and what tuning would I use and, I've been using the simple open tuning GDG, EBE, AEA, like that. I hope this starts a long discussion as I'm sure it will be helpful to many of us new 3 stringers. Thanks
Scales, how do they look on a 3 string?

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yea, the same o, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 that you are used to. with "open tunings" those positions hold up on all three strings....

Diane in Chicago introduced us to a "blues dulcijo" that was fretted with this pentatonic pattern.... I've done several and they are great "teaching tool" to help get the idea of soloing on a blues scale that you can then translate to a chromatic fretted instrument.

the best,

Wichita Sam
Thanks Sam, I'll see if I can figure that out. I had seen the Bluescimer idea and thought it sounded like a good one.
minor pentantonic is the best
To Witchita Sam: I am a noobie to this craft. Exactly how far apart do I place my fret wires on the neck so as to create a pentatonic fret pattern?
Many thanks,
SarahBear
Sarah,

use any chromatic fret scale position tool (lays out 12 (1/2) steps per octave and then actuallly place frets only on 3,5,7,10, 12, etc...... That will give you a perfectally freted pentatonic fret pattern....

the best,

Wichita Sam

Sarah Bates said:
To Witchita Sam: I am a noobie to this craft. Exactly how far apart do I place my fret wires on the neck so as to create a pentatonic fret pattern?
Many thanks,
SarahBear
http://www.bellyjellymusic.com/downloads.htm

Wichita Sam said:
Sarah,

use any chromatic fret scale position tool (lays out 12 (1/2) steps per octave and then actuallly place frets only on 3,5,7,10, 12, etc...... That will give you a perfectally freted pentatonic fret pattern....

the best,

Wichita Sam

Sarah Bates said:
To Witchita Sam: I am a noobie to this craft. Exactly how far apart do I place my fret wires on the neck so as to create a pentatonic fret pattern?
Many thanks,
SarahBear
Jarmo!
I'm gonna publish a book about scales for 3 string that use open tuning very soon. It'll be free, but I accept donations.
In the meantime check out my book about chords, here's the link:
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/the-ultimate-chord-book
Wow, what an effort! Bless you Manu.
Yes, John :)

3 string guitar said:
Jarmo!
Manu,

Wow and double Wow!!! I like it.... the only issue I have is that "span of 5 frets thing" (older with Arthritis setting in :-( ).... but looking at your book there are a lot of chords I could use. Where do I sent that "donation"? Need a rep? (hehehehe, only partly joking, but serious about where to send the donation!!!! Work like this needs to be rewarded....

the best,

Wichita Sam

Manu said:
I'm gonna publish a book about scales for 3 string that use open tuning very soon. It'll be free, but I accept donations.
In the meantime check out my book about chords, here's the link:
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/the-ultimate-chord-book
Hi Wichita Sam. Thanks for your kind words.
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Wichita Sam said:
Manu,
Wow and double Wow!!! I like it.... the only issue I have is that "span of 5 frets thing" (older with Arthritis setting in :-( ).... but looking at your book there are a lot of chords I could use. Where do I sent that "donation"? Need a rep? (hehehehe, only partly joking, but serious about where to send the donation!!!! Work like this needs to be rewarded.... the best,

Wichita Sam

Manu said:
I'm gonna publish a book about scales for 3 string that use open tuning very soon. It'll be free, but I accept donations.
In the meantime check out my book about chords, here's the link:
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/the-ultimate-chord-book

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