Melodic Minor Scale Harmony
Now available in paperback across Europe, Asia, Australia and North America
Available for both guitar and bass guitar.
Take your playing to the next level with Melodic Minor Scale Harmony! This book teaches you the melodic minor scale, the chords within it, and the corresponding arpeggios, giving you a complete understanding of how harmony works across the fretboard. Using the CAGED system, you’ll learn to apply every shape across the neck, connect scales to chords and arpeggios, and unlock the musical possibilities that come from truly mastering the melodic minor scale.
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What This Book Will Teach You
1. Master the melodic minor scale across the fretboard using the CAGED system
2. Play all chords derived from the melodic minor scale: major, minor, diminished, 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th
3. Learn corresponding arpeggios for every chord type in the scale
4. Connect scales, chords, and arpeggios for smooth harmonic transitions and improvisation
5. Build a strong foundation for solos, riffs, fills, and song arrangements
6. Understand scale and chord formulas in a clear, easy-to-follow layout
7. Expand your fretboard knowledge while keeping practice fun and engaging
8. Apply your harmony skills to writing, performing, and improvising
9. Take your playing to the next level without feeling lost or stuck
10. Mastering these shapes and their relationships will give you the tools to play, create, and improvise with confidence
What people are saying
‘This book shows everything you need to play any chords and show the placement as well with notes on each string great for old times players and a new player as well.’ - Piper
‘I was a bit apprehensive when I first purchased this book especially on the kindle addition but the kindle version works perfectly and what an amazing book, all I'll ever need to know about chords and chord shapes. I can't wait for the next book!’ - Mr. M. C. Norris
‘Loving this book! I’ve learned so much and can’t wait to learn more!’ - Samantha Nuanes
‘The best guitar chord book you can get! This is a brilliant book and it does exactly what it says on its cover! I highly recommend it for every guitarist. It's well worth the money and it shows you how to play every chord.’ - Jan Hromek
‘Comprehensive list of chord shapes, beautiful photos, works well with kindle, now hoping to understand it all one day. One chord shape at a time 🤘’ - Ann Belz
About the Author
James Ashbury
James Ashbury is a guitarist, author, and teacher whose books and courses have helped thousands of players transform their music.
A professional musician, James toured the UK and USA as a founding member of the folk-pop band Wildflowers, co-writing and recording their debut album On The Inside and sharing stages with renowned artists including Robert Plant. He is also the creator of the popular music books Every Chord Shape You Will Ever Need and The Sliding Scale, a thriving YouTube channel, and a range of online courses designed to help players of all levels grow their skills and love for music.
Over 15 years ago, James set up a music school that has since grown into GuitarPush, his educational platform dedicated to pushing guitarists to new heights. Through books, lessons, and innovative resources, he teaches chords, arpeggios, scales, harmony, rhythm, the CAGED system, and effective practicing—helping players truly understand the instrument and make real music with confidence.
Take your playing to the next level with Melodic Minor Scale Harmony!
After learning chords and basic scales, the next step to mastering the fretboard is understanding how harmony works within the melodic minor scale. Melodic Minor Scale Harmony shows you not just the scale, but the chords that come from it and their corresponding arpeggios—giving you a complete picture of how music is built. Many guitarists hit a wall here, playing the same chords or scale patterns without fully understanding how to connect them across the neck. We’ve seen countless players struggle at this stage, which is why we created Melodic Minor Scale Harmony.
Using the proven CAGED Method, this book teaches you to move beyond static scale patterns, apply chords and arpeggios across the fretboard, and unlock the musical possibilities hidden in the melodic minor scale. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to create smoother solos, richer chord progressions, and more confident, expressive playing.
• Master the melodic minor scale across the entire fretboard using the CAGED system
• Play all chords derived from the melodic minor scale: major, minor, diminished, 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th
• Learn the corresponding arpeggios for every chord type in the scale
• Connect scales, chords, and arpeggios for fluid solos and improvisation
• Build a strong foundation for riffs, fills, and song arrangements
• Expand your fretboard knowledge while keeping practice fun and musical
• Apply your harmony skills to writing, performing, and improvising
• Mastering the melodic minor scale and its harmony gives you the tools to play, compose, and improvise with confidence
This book teaches you every chord and arpeggio derived from the melodic minor scale across all five CAGED positions, giving you the tools to master harmony, connect scales to chords, and expand your improvisation and songwriting skills. Keep your practice focused and musical while exploring the unique tonal colours of the melodic minor. Melodic Minor Scale Harmony is perfect for guitarists who want to deepen their understanding of the fretboard, play with confidence, and add new expressive possibilities to their playing.
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