Scale patterns - numbering the notes

[coopthereheis]

We learned that we could number notes 1-7 across the fret board.  With notes 3,4 and 7,1 being a half-step.

So when I look at Scale pattern 1, starting at the root note I go 1-2-3 first string, then 4 -5-6 2nd string, and 7/1-2, 3rd string. etc.

but what happens if I start with say Scale pattern 6?  The only way that pattern works with numbering is to be 6 - 7 / 1, then 2 - 3/4.   How do I know with each pattern the numbering system to start?  Or is that even something to do with learning the patterns and connecting them across the fretboard?

[Alan Desmond]

Hi Alan here, read your topic about the 7notes. 1st thing struck me, it's the notes on the fretboard, fixed for the tuning of that string (std tunning).

Me anyway i look for the notes & don't worry about numb's. It's the sounds / tones that you want to hear. Take a look at attached, never mind numbering, go to the Key note & play the pattern ur using from that point. (Guess you've already got/using the sheet of major patt'ns or your using pentatonics)

In keys of B then C always follows and E then F follows. it's not a half step. It's easy to get confused with theory. So if I were you I'd learn note positions and octaves, then play the notes in that key.

But of course music no rules don't have to stay in 1 key, many songs change keys for effect, mix it and enjoy. If you want to just play key notes, refer to attached sht.

Hope this helps