Harmonizing the scale means to build a chord on each note of the scale. For example, the C major scale, which is made up of seven notes, generates seven chords:

C Dm Em F G Am Bdim

We can play these chords in many different ways but in this lesson, I want to show you how to harmonize the C major scale melodically.

Three things!

1. Memorize the progression of chords: C Dm Em F G Am Bdim C
2. We will always only use fretted notes. So we are never going to use open strings.
3. We will be using the C major scale. However, to cover as many chords as possible, we will harmonize the scale starting from the lowest fretted note. The note F.

Make sure you memorize the position of the root note for each note of the scale.

Follow the video to learn more about melodic harmonization.

Enjoy the lesson.