Guitar Scale Logic
F# Melodic Minor Guitar Scale in DADGAD
Melodic Minor scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for DADGAD.
Scale Tablature
Position 1
D|------------------------------------3--4--| A|---------------------------------6--------| G|------------------------2--4--6-----------| D|---------------3--4--6--------------------| A|------2--4--6-----------------------------| D|4--6--------------------------------------|
2-6 frets • five-fret position fragment • 14 notes
Theory & Context
Why This Shape Works
The F# Melodic Minor scale uses F♯, G♯, A, B, C♯, D♯, E♯ and the formula 1 2 b3 4 5 6 7. In DADGAD tuning, the open strings run D A G D A D from highest to lowest, so use this map rather than a Standard-tuning shape. Use the map to locate each F# root, then select a five-fret position to see its tablature. The chord suggestions use notes from this scale.
Melodic Minor sounds minor but polished, modern and flexible. Try it for fusion leads, altered harmony and sophisticated modal colour. DADGAD is D-A-D-G-A-D from low to high. The open strings contain D, A and G, leaving out the third of a D chord.
Contrast the b3 with the natural 6th and 7th for the real melodic minor identity. In DADGAD, try an open-string drone that fits your chosen key and scale.
- F♯
- G♯
- A
- B
- C♯
- D♯
- E♯
Suggested Chords
Works Well With This Scale
These chords contain notes from the selected scale.
- F♯mminor
- F♯m(maj7)minor major 7
- F♯5power
- G♯mminor
- G♯m7minor 7
- G♯5power
- B7dominant 7
- B5power
- C♯7dominant 7
- C♯5power