What are the main scales used in jazz guitar?

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What are the main scales used in jazz guitar?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: The 12 Major and minor scales (including natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor) and their modes. For instance, if you play a C Major scale but start on the second note (D) you will play the D dorian minor scale, which is used in a lot of jazz from the 1960's. There are other hybrid scales, too. Check out some jazz theory books at your local music store. They all outline these scales and modes. Good luck.