{"product_id":"dobro-open-g-scale-fretboard-chart-laminated-11x17","title":"Dobro Open G Scale \u0026 Fretboard Chart – 6 Scales, Laminated 11x17","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn six essential scale patterns, find notes on your Dobro fretboard, and practice playing in different keys with this laminated, dry-erase-compatible Open G tuning chart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for six-string Dobro and resonator guitars tuned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG–B–D–G–B–D (low to high)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this 11x17 instructional poster combines a complete fretboard note diagram with six scale patterns in one easy-to-reference layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a traditional scale poster that only shows where notes belong, this chart is designed to help you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunderstand how scale patterns work and move them to different keys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its high-gloss laminated surface lets you mark root notes, identify fret positions, and work through scales with a dry erase marker—then wipe the markings away and start again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Scale Patterns in One Chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore six useful scale patterns for Dobro and Open G tuning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Learn the seven-note major scale and its familiar bright, melodic sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Pentatonic Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A five-note pattern commonly used for melodies, fills, and improvisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Explore the natural minor scale and its distinctive minor-key sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor Pentatonic Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A versatile five-note pattern used in blues, rock, country, and other styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlues Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Add the characteristic blues note to the minor pentatonic pattern for blues-influenced phrases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixolydian Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Learn a major-sounding scale with a lowered seventh, useful in blues, roots, and dominant-chord settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach diagram identifies the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroot note (R)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the other scale degrees, helping you understand the relationships between notes rather than memorizing fret positions alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use the Movable Scale Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most useful features of this chart is that the scale patterns can be moved to different keys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Find your root note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use the Open G fretboard diagram at the top of the poster to locate the note you want to use as the starting point of your scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Choose a scale pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Select Major, Minor, Pentatonic, Blues, or Mixolydian depending on the sound or musical idea you're working on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Line up the root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each scale diagram marks the root positions with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Move the entire pattern so the root lines up with your chosen note on the fretboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Mark your fret positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a dry erase marker to write the corresponding fret numbers in the spaces provided beneath the pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Practice and repeat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Play the scale, experiment with melodies and phrases, then erase your markings and move the same pattern to another key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example, you can locate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the fretboard and use the Major Pentatonic pattern to practice in G. Then locate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, move the same pattern to the new root, and practice the A major pentatonic scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interval relationships stay the same even when the starting note changes. This helps you understand how scale patterns connect across the fretboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen G Fretboard Notes Through the 12th Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top of the chart shows the notes on all six strings from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen strings through the 12th fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including natural notes, sharps, and flats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen G \/ High Bass G tuning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the strings are tuned G–B–D–G–B–D, from lowest to highest pitch. The open strings form a G major chord, making this tuning especially useful for Dobro-style playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fretboard diagram helps you find root notes, identify note locations, understand how positions repeat, and connect the scale patterns to your instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This chart is specifically for GBDGBD tuning, not the alternative DGDGBD Open G tuning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaminated for Interactive Practice and Music Lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on sturdy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 lb gloss cover paper with double-sided 3 mil lamination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this poster is made for regular use during practice, lessons, and teaching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe durable, water-resistant laminated surface works with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edry erase markers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so you can:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark the fret numbers for a scale in any key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlight root notes and important scale degrees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentify notes you're learning on the fretboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractice moving the same pattern to different keys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErase your markings and reuse the chart for your next exercise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor music teachers, this provides a reusable visual teaching aid. For students and self-taught musicians, it turns scale practice into a more hands-on learning experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn More Than Just Scale Shapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach scale diagram includes its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003escale-degree formula and whole-step\/half-step interval pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chart explains whole steps (two frets), half steps (one fret), and whole-plus-half steps (three frets), helping you understand how the patterns are constructed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're learning your first major scale, expanding your improvisation vocabulary, or exploring how major, minor, pentatonic, blues, and Mixolydian patterns relate to one another, this chart provides a reference you can return to throughout your musical development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge 11x17 Landscape Format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 x 17 inch landscape design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives you room to see all six scale diagrams and the fretboard map together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHang it on the wall near your instrument, display it in your music room or teaching studio, or keep it on your practice desk for quick reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chart is suitable for beginning and developing Dobro players, resonator guitar students, music teachers, and musicians who want to build a stronger understanding of Open G tuning and movable scales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11 x 17 inches, landscape orientation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 80 lb gloss cover paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double-sided 3 mil lamination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractice surface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry erase marker compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Six-string Dobro \/ resonator guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open G \/ High Bass G (GBDGBD)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFretboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open strings through the 12th fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale patterns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Major, Major Pentatonic, Minor, Minor Pentatonic, Blues, and Mixolydian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional references:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Root notes, scale degrees, scale interval formulas, whole steps, and half steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind your root. 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