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Old 06-17-2009, 02:28 PM
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...The confusing part for me is, do I use say, the Major G Scale when playing a melody in open G key, the Major C Scale when playing a melody in open C key and so on?
Hi cw...
Yes, the notes in the G maj scale are good to go for all the naturally occurring chords in the key of G, and the same applies to other major scales and keys.

You need to correct for accidentals and dominant seventh chord notes, & your ear will be your guide for exceptions.
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