Detail 01
Basix series
Alfred's condensed introductory line — narrower scope and fewer pages than their full method books.
Product detailSKU #1288217329154
AlfredBasix Scales and Modes for Guitar Book & CD
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Scale and mode reference for guitar with audio CD. For self-taught players who can already play but do not know what they are playing over.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Self-taught players wanting to solo over changes with intent
- Filling theory gaps before starting improvisation or jam sessions
- Learning mode shapes across the neck rather than one box
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Complete beginners who cannot yet fret clean notes
- Players who read standard notation and want written repertoire
- Anyone after songs — this is drills and patterns, not tunes
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Scales and modes focus
Covers the seven modes and common scale forms as fingering patterns, not song arrangements.
Detail 03
Included CD
Lets you hear each scale and mode in context, which is the difference between memorizing shapes and recognizing sounds.
Detail 04
Guitar-specific
Material is presented as neck patterns and tab positions rather than abstract theory on a staff.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01CD only, no download code — you need a disc drive to use the audio
- 02Reference and drill book, not a song collection
- 03You need basic fretting and chord ability before this is useful
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to read music for this?
Guitar method books in this series present material as neck patterns and tab positions, so notation reading is not the primary requirement.
02Is this for electric or acoustic guitar?
Scales and modes are fingering patterns on the neck. They apply equally to electric and acoustic.
03Will this teach me to play songs?
No. This covers scales and modes as patterns and sounds. It gives you the material to solo with, not repertoire.
04What does the CD contain?
Audio for the scales and modes in the book, so you can hear each one rather than only reading the shape.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
