G Melodic Minor Scale

In this free jazz guitar lesson we will learn about the G Melodic Minor Scale. In the video we will use the backing track "Gm groove" which is track 12 from the Let's Jam! Jazz & Blues CD. This track is simply a one chord vamp on Gm. The G Melodic Minor scale is a variation of the natural minor scale and has a raised 6th and 7th.

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Let's start by taking a look at the G Melodic Minor Scale in the first position.

g melodic minor scale

Here's the second position of the G Melodic Minor Scale.

G melodic minor 2nd position

And now let's learn the third position of this scale.

g melodic third position

Memorize these three scales and then practice along with Track 12 of the Let's Jam! Jazz & Blues CD

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