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Poster, not a book
Everything shows at once, so you compare shapes side by side instead of flipping between pages.
Product detailSKU #1274034474056
Hal LeonardGuitar Scales Poster
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A wall chart of guitar scale shapes. For self-taught players who want fingerings visible while they practice instead of buried in a book.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Practice spaces where you want shapes in view while playing
- Self-taught players memorizing fretboard patterns without a teacher
- Teachers who need a quick visual during a lesson
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want written explanation and exercises — a poster has neither
- Anyone needing audio examples or play-along tracks
- Travel practice; a poster doesn't fold into a gig bag
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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Scale diagrams
Fingerings only. You supply the theory of when and why to use each shape.
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Reference format
No lesson order or practice plan. You decide what to work on and in what sequence.
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Paper single sheet
Creases if it's rolled or stored in a pile. Hanging it flat keeps the diagrams readable.
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$9.99
Cheap enough to hang one in the practice room and replace it when it gets marked up.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan on tape, pins, or a frame — hanging it is on you
- 02No lessons, audio, or exercises; pair it with a method book
- 03Hang it at eye level from where you actually sit and play
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a book or a wall chart?
A poster. Scale diagrams printed on one sheet to hang where you practice, not pages to read through.
02Will this teach me scales?
It shows the shapes. It won't explain theory or give you exercises, so use it alongside lessons or a method book.
03Is it useful for a beginner?
As a memory aid, yes — once someone has shown you how to read a fretboard diagram. On its own it isn't a starting point.
04Does it come framed?
No. It's a printed poster, so you'll supply the frame, pins, or tape.
