Mel Bay Phillips Stacy - Chords And Scale Patterns For Resonator Guitar Chart - Guitar
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Essential Information About This Workbook
Essential Information About This Workbook
- A clear and quick memo of essential chord positions for resonator squareneck players using slide.
- Major, dominant, and minor chords presented in both open string and closed position versions, to gain independence on the fretboard.
- Includes 4 major scale diagrams to work on phrasing, transitions, and improvisation in an acoustic context.
- A note location diagram on the fretboard to better understand harmony and build your own voicings.
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Summary of This Workbook
Designed as a practical reference sheet, this resource is intended for instrumentalists playing the resonator squareneck with slide (dobro type) who want to secure their fundamentals and quickly find the most common chord positions at a glance. The goal is simple: to help you accompany more easily, vary harmonic colors, and move confidently on the fretboard whether you play solo, in an acoustic jam, or in a band.
You will find chord diagrams for major, dominant, and minor chords, each offered in two complementary approaches: open strings versions for a wide, resonant sound, and closed versions for mastering more precise, transposable voicings that are effective in fast changes. This dual presentation is ideal for enriching your rhythmic playing, shifting from an "open" accompaniment to a more controlled one, and better managing modulations.
The workbook is not limited to chords: it also offers four major scale patterns to structure melodic practice. These diagrams facilitate establishing landmarks, slide articulation, and building musical phrases specific to acoustic playing. Finally, a note location diagram on the fretboard completes the set: a valuable tool to understand where scale degrees lie, target chord tones, and develop more intentional playing from beginner to intermediate level.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | Resonator squareneck guitar (slide playing) | Difficulty | Beginner to intermediate |
| Genre | Acoustic music | Pages | 4 |
Questions frequently asked
Is this chart suitable for a square neck resonator guitar?
The content is designed for slide-played square neck resonator guitars, such as the dobro.
Which chords are presented in the Chords And Scale Patterns For Resonator Guitar Chart?
The diagrams cover major, dominant, and minor chords. Each type is shown in open-string and closed positions.
Are there scales included to work on melodic slide playing?
Four major scale patterns are included. They help structure positions on the fretboard and slide articulation. A note location diagram completes this work.
Are closed positions included for the dobro?
Closed voicings are provided alongside open-string positions. These forms facilitate quick changes and transpositions on the neck.
How many pages does this Mel Bay workbook contain?
This instructional material consists of 4 pages and is aimed at beginner to intermediate levels.



