One octave Blues scale fingerings can be played in many positions. Seven of these are in basic position on a six string guitar. A basic position is a single 4 fret span, one finger per fret. Beyond these basic positions, there are alternate and extended fingerings available.

The Blues scale is the most commonly used lead scale in Rock and Blues. Blues influenced jazz players also use this scale effectively. The Blues scale is also called the Minor Pentatonic scale.

The Blues scale consists of the following intervals (based on a major scale). Root, b3, 4, 5, b7 and octave. A common chromatic passing tone can be played between the 4th and 5th of the scale...

That was an excerpt from a new book. Curt Sheller writes:

"I am a jazz guitarist based in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. I've released my first book and It's available now. Volume 1 covers six essential scale that every guitartist should know, entitled: QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar - Volume I"

You can learn to create exciting solos in a variety of contemporary styles.

Scales are used to improvise, create melodies and riffs. With a broad knowledge of the essential scales that are used in contemporary music and a mastery of the guitar's fingerboard and fingering principles you're well on your way.

The book covers six esential scales for lead guitar (212 pages).

Blues - (Minor Pentatonic)
Pentatonic - (Major Pentatonic)
Mixolydian - (Dominant)
Dorian
Aeolian - (Natural Minor)
Ionian - (Major)

Sample chapter available at http://curtsheller.com/music.html

Master these fingerings and unlock your potential as a lead guitar player.

Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar is a concise, well organized book ideal for any guitar player beginning to explore "Lead Guitar". Unlike so many other guitar instruction books on the market, Scale Fingerings for Lead Guitar keeps a sharp focus on the six critical scales, their fingerings and their related chords. All material is covered in every key - Chuck Anderson

Sample PDF chapter available online at http://curtsheller.com/music.html