Ron Middlebrook: Scales And Modes In The Beginning

Ron Middlebrook's Scales And Modes In The Beginning is one of the most comprehensive and complete scale books written especially for the guitar. It is divided into four main sections:
1) Fretboard Visualization, the breaking down of the whole into parts
2) Scale Terminology - a thorough understanding of whole and half steps, scale degrees, intervals, etc.
3) Scales And Modes - the rear of the book covers every scale you will ever need with exercises and applications
4) Scale To Chord Guide - ties it all together, showing what scale to use over various chords.

Ideal for guitarists of all levels, whether learning how to play scales or exploring modal improvisation.