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69 - 71 A string scale studies
Use different Right hand combinations, for example i,m,i,m then m,i,m,i then m,a,m,a and so on
69. C major Scale
All notes are natural
70. A natural Minor Scale
All notes are the same as the C major scale except the scale begins on A.
71. A harmonic minor scale
The difference between the natural minor scale and the harmonic minor scale is that the 7th degree or 7th note of the scale is raised one semi-tone or fret. In this case the 7th degree is the G#.
82. A melodic minor scale
The melodic minor scale is the same as the natural minor scale except, it has a raised 6th and 7th degree on the way up. On the way down the scale, it is the same as the natural minor scale. In this case the 6th degree is the F# and the 7th degree is a G#.