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Scales & Modes volume
This is the scale reference specifically. It's one book in a series, not a complete method.
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Carl FischerThe Guitar Grimoire - Scales & Modes
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Reference book of guitar scales and modes in diagram form. For players who want every fingering laid out rather than a taught method.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Working out modal fingerings across the whole neck
- Songwriters hunting for an unfamiliar scale shape
- Practice-room reference you keep on the stand
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Total beginners who need chords and a first-lesson path
- Anyone wanting audio examples or play-along tracks
- Players who learn by ear rather than from diagrams
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.
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Diagram-based reference
Fretboard grids, not tab exercises. You look things up rather than working front to back.
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Covers modes, not just major/minor
Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian and the rest get full-neck treatment. Useful once you're past pentatonics.
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Under $30
Cheaper than a single lesson, and it stays useful for years as a lookup rather than a one-time read.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio, video or online access included
- 02It's a reference, not a lesson plan — bring your own practice structure
- 03Assumes you can already read fretboard diagrams and find notes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for a beginner?
Not as a first book. It assumes you can find notes on the neck and read fretboard diagrams. Start with a method book instead.
02Does it include tab or standard notation?
It's built around fretboard diagrams for scales and modes. Treat it as a lookup reference rather than a notation exercise book.
03Do I need the other Grimoire books too?
No. This volume covers scales and modes on its own. The others cover different topics like chords.
04Are there backing tracks or audio?
No audio comes with it. You'll need your own backing tracks or a metronome to practice what's in the diagrams.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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