Guitar Scales PDF Builder
Build a color PDF from beginner starter scales or custom root/scale/mode selections in a portrait-ready format.
Create your starter pack first, then add custom scales from the same selector workflow used in the scale and tab libraries.
Build Your PDF Pack
Add Scales from the selector below.
Interactive Guitar Tab Library Controls
Configure root, scale family, mode, and diagram labels, then choose the PDF chart type and builder actions to generate your custom scale pack.
Current selection: Root C, Scale Family Diatonic, Mode Major (Ionian), Diagram Labels Intervals.
Root
- C
- Db
- D
- Eb
- E
- F
- Gb
- G
- Ab
- A
- Bb
- B
Scale Family
- Diatonic
- Pentatonic
- Blues
- Harmonic Minor
- Melodic Minor
- Bebop
- Symmetric
Mode
- Major (Ionian)
- Dorian
- Phrygian
- Lydian
- Mixolydian
- Minor (Aeolian)
- Locrian
Modes By Scale Family
Diatonic Modes
- Major (Ionian)
- Dorian
- Phrygian
- Lydian
- Mixolydian
- Minor (Aeolian)
- Locrian
Pentatonic Modes
- Major (Ionian)
- Dorian
- Phrygian
- Lydian
- Mixolydian
- Minor (Aeolian)
- Locrian
Blues Modes
- Minor (Aeolian)
- Major (Ionian)
Harmonic Minor Modes
- Harmonic Minor
- Locrian
- Ionian
- Dorian
- Phrygian Dominant
- Lydian
- Super Locrian
Melodic Minor Modes
- Melodic Minor
- Dorian
- Lydian Augmented
- Lydian Dominant
- Mixolydian
- Locrian
- Altered
Bebop Modes
- Major (Ionian)
- Dorian
- Phrygian
- Lydian
- Mixolydian
- Minor (Aeolian)
- Locrian
Symmetric Modes
- Whole Tone
- Diminished Hw
- Diminished Wh
Diagram Labels
- Intervals
- Notes
PDF Chart Type
- Standard Chart
- Tab Chart
- Both
PDF Builder Actions
- Add Current Scale
- Build PDF
- Clear Pack
Current Pack
No scales added yet. Add a custom scale from the picker to start your pack.
Find Scales
Use the scale and tab libraries to find additional states before adding them to your pack.
Open Guitar Scale LibraryFind Tabs
Pair printed chart pages with tab sequences for direct phrase practice.
Open Guitar Tab LibraryPDF Builder FAQ
What is included in the guitar scales starter PDF builder?
It starts with five beginner-first scales, then lets you add any root, scale family, and mode to build a larger personalized pack.
Is the PDF output in color?
Yes. The builder is designed for color output so note relationships and scale structure stay visually clear.
Can I still print single charts directly?
Yes. Single-chart printing remains available on the Guitar Scales and Guitar Tabs library pages.
Where should I go after building the PDF?
Move into the interactive course previews for guided position work, chord-tone targeting, and phrase-building routines.
Last updated: Feb 8, 2026