How Do You Play The Arezzo Major Diatonic Hexachord Scale On The Guitar?
The Arezzo Major Diatonic Hexachord scale is very similar to the traditional major scale of western music. A hexachord refers to a group of six notes. The only major difference between the Arezzo Major Diatonic Hexachord scale and the traditional major scale is the Arezzo’s lack of the seventh scale degree. This omission creates a very different and interesting sound. Begin the scale by placing your fourth finger (pinky) on the fifth fret of the sixth string. This is the root note of the Arezzo Major Diatonic Hexachord scale. Next, use your first finger (forefinger) to play the second fret of the fifth string. This is a B. B is the second degree of the scale. Place your third (ring) finger on the fourth fret of the fifth string. This is a C sharp, the third degree of the Arezzo Major Diatonic Hexachord scale. Place your fourth finger on the fifth fret of the fifth string. This is D. D is the fourth degree of the scale. Use your first finger to play the second fret of the fourth string.
