Lesson 13, "Double Note Patterns" takes the scale positions that you have already learned and applies different harmonies to them. Here you will learn to work with thirds and then fourths to come up with harmonic double note patterns. Lesson 14, "Advanced Applications" will provide you with more advance applications such as stepping down in increments of III, pivot note to octave, and two string skip, among others.

Lesson 15, "Maniac Patterns" will show you other patterns such as shape patterns like I-V-III-II-IV-VI-V, two string skip increment of IV and back, and then in patterns of three as well other variations. Lesson 16, "Modes and Key Changes" reminds us that the natural scale consists of the major and minor key, but now here we learn that there are five others. Just as there are seven notes there are also seven modes. You will learn of these other scales here.

Lesson 17, "The Pentatonic Scale" is also known as the blues or rock scale. It contains the same notes as the natural scale minus the 4th and 7th degree; F and B. The minor pentatonic scale is used for blues. Here you will learn how to apply many of the techniques to the pentatonic scales. Lesson 18, "Exotic Scales" explore the scales of other cultures from around the world. Here you will learn about different phrases that you can add to your guitar playing that can further enhance your music. Some of these include Arabian, Balinese, bop, diminished, harmonic minor, and many others.

All in all Guitar DVD: Total Scales Techniques And Applications is a well thought out and well crafted training video. The instructor is very versed in his knowledge and playing ability. He comes across as a patient instructor. The bonus material is primarily still shots of some of the scales and screens throughout the video.

The lessons are targeted and the instructor begins most of them by introducing the kind of guitar and amp that he is using and a description of the type of sound that it produces. I think that this is a good thing for those just beginning to get an idea of how the different instruments create various sounds. Guitar DVD: Total Scales Techniques And Applications is not just for the beginner. I think that anyone on just about any level will get something from this training.

The version of Total Scales Techniques And Applications that I reviewed was the DVD-only version and to me that is not the most advantageous method. While I have not seen the companion book, I can't help but think that that would just improve the experience. Rather than having to keep repeating the video to remember the scales, lessons, etc. I would assume that the book would have that laid out as well.

I think that if you want to learn how to play guitar or improve your existing skills then Guitar DVD: Total Scales Techniques And Applications may be one of the fastest ways to get there.