The Cb major scale contains the following notes (7 flats):
Cb – Db – Eb – Fb – Gb – Ab – Bb
Cb major is enharmonically the same as B major. It is a very rarely used key and almost not worth paying attention to. It has been included because it has relevance to certain modes and can be a useful reference point. For example, Db Dorian is technically a mode of Cb Major.
I would suggest focusing on B major for now, if you are still trying to get your head around major scales. Otherwise, if you want to get right into it, have a lot at the positions below.
Let’s look at the Cb major scale in the different positions on the guitar fretboard:
Cb Major Scale In The Open Position
Cb Major Scale CAGED Positions
There are Cb Major positions, based on the CAGED system. Remember these positions are movable, which means that you can move them along the fretboard if you want to change keys.
Here are the 5 CAGED positions for the Cb Major scale on the guitar (notes and tabs).
Cb Major Scale in the 3rd Position (lowest fret is 3)
Cb Major Scale in the 6th Position (lowest fret is 6)
Cb Major Scale in the 7th Position (lowest fret is 7)
Cb Major Scale in the 11th Position (lowest fret is 11)
Cb Major Scale in the 12th Position (lowest fret is 12)
That covers the 5 basic positions and the open position of Cb major along the guitar fretboard.
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