This Guitar Scale Compass is a hands-on way to see how scales are built and how their patterns move across the fretboard. Slide the mechanical tool to a key and reveal the matching scale information, interval formulas and relative minor relationship—without depending only on memorised finger patterns.
An illustrated 88-page theory book adds the reasoning behind the visual layout. The bundle supports beginner through advanced guitarists who want to develop technique, explore soloing and songwriting, or teach scale construction more clearly.
Why You'll Love It
Change keys visually — The sliding mechanism reveals the scale in the key you select.
Understand the formula — Whole-step and half-step interval patterns show how scales are constructed.
Map the fretboard — See scale patterns and intervals across the neck instead of treating each shape as an isolated diagram.
Connect relative keys — The tool displays the relative minor for the selected major tonic.
Explore pentatonic and blues ideas — The supplied formulas show how these scales relate to the major-scale framework.
Learn with depth — The 88-page illustrated book breaks down scales, intervals and fretboard logic.
How to Use It
1. Choose the tonic or key you want to practice. 2. Move the slider until the chosen key and scale information are aligned. 3. Read the fretboard pattern, interval formula and relative minor relationship. 4. Use the book to study the construction, then apply the pattern in technique work, soloing or songwriting.
What You'll Learn / Explore
Explore scale shapes, interval formulas, whole and half steps, relative minor keys, pentatonic construction and the blues-scale variation. The visual approach helps connect what a scale looks like on the fretboard with the interval logic that makes it work.
A Complete Learning Set
The compass supplies a movable fretboard reference; the book turns that reference into a structured explanation of scales and intervals.
Who It's For
- Beginners who want a visual introduction to scales - Intermediate guitarists connecting patterns and intervals - Advanced players using a quick scale reference - Acoustic and electric guitarists - Guitar teachers and students - Songwriters and players developing solos
Great For
- Scale practice - Fretboard study - Soloing - Songwriting - Guitar lessons - Screen-free home practice
See the scale, understand the formula and put it under your fingers.
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Guitar Scale Compass
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Why learn scales on the Guitar?
Improved Finger Strength and Dexterity
Needed to move across the fretboard and execute faster or more complex passages.
Enhanced Soloing and Improvisation
You'll have the tools to play melodies that fit harmonically over chord progressions.
Improved Ear Training
You'll recognize intervals, key signatures, and note relationships.
Better Rhythm and Timing
Essential for playing in sync with others or performing in different musical styles.
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The Noisy Clan Scale Compass shows essential guitar scales including major, minor, pentatonic, and blues in a clear, easy-to-follow format. Learn faster with labeled intervals like tonic, relative minor, whole step, and half step. These clear graphics make an easy aid for teachers, students, and hobbyists.
Use the slider on the back of the devices to see how the patterns move along the fretboard.
Loved by Musicians
See why musicians of all levels choose Noisy Clan to make learning, practising and playing music simpler, clearer and more enjoyable.
This and the chord compass is a must have for guitar players looking for visual aids that give you information on the fly. In this case, the scale compass gives you everything you could ask for when needing something to help with scales. Don't hesitate and buy this and the chord compass to learn guitar faster and most likely easier. You won't regret either one
This is it! This is what I’ve been looking for. A simple and easy to use way to learn and practice scales. High quality and just the right size to be easily read. I totally got my money’s worth just in the instruction manual that accompanied it. Worth every penny!
This is a well thought out piece of musical material for the guitarist ( they have other pieces of literature for piano as well) that gets you started with understanding scales, intervals, and how to build chords. It's easy to use, it's durable and suitable for the beginners. Face it, learning music on any instrument takes lots of time and practice! Of course, how much or how little is a personal preference. Noisey Clan's material will assist you along the way! I will be 70 years young this year and wish I had studied music a long, long time ago! Nevertheless, I will continue to learn and play as long as the good lord allows me to and I will continue to use this reference material. Thank you!
Dennis
The guitar scale compass is a quick and easy way to visualise and play the guitar for Major,minor,pentatonic and blues scale.There is also a 88 page guide which informs and guides you how to utilise the correct fingering and technique to play the recognised scales on the fretboard.If you use the book and follow You Tube “Noisy Clan” guitar compass guide by David Law ( Noisy Clan) you will play more and practice less.
Once you learn the shapes and patterns it will become part of your continuous journey.
I really love this device, lots of information. It takes a minute to understand everything that's in front of you, but it really helps you grasp the way chords and scales go together.
Wow, great company and product….
I received a defective Guitar Scale Compass in my initial order but reached out to the team at Noisy Clan and they resolved the issue promptly with a replacement.
They sent me a replacement straight away to Australia!
Joe who I spoke to was such a great rep. No hassle. I sent a video of the problem that can happen with moving parts.
Thanks team!
Can’t recommend this tool enough! My song writing has easily gone to the next level using the 2 chord compass units together!
I have both sets of compasses
Great products!
Incredibly helpful visual reference
the pen stand feature is genius
Hoping they make a minor triad compass the future
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Very responsive staff
this item has made understanding scales an easier task. The manual is also very helpful. It is a better visual tool than trying to work with videos and books on theory. For the price, it is worth it.
Great music aids from this company. The Noisy Clan Scale Compass Decoder & Beginner Scale Book is a really well thought out and handy tool for me to find a scale quickly and begin playing.
I've only been utilizing Noisy Clan's offerings for a short time but these tools are amazing. While I'm mostly a complete novice at playing guitar, I can recognize just how clever the guitar and scale compass are. The execution at simplifying the caged system and scales with these simple analog devices is rather genius. Their posters are also a great visual aid that allow me to simply look up at my wall without having to fiddle around with a book/tablet/phone.
Pretty awesome little tool to help understand the fretboard. I have been playing for years and know a scale position or two but have never really clicked with scales. This provides a fantastic way to visualise the fretboard and really see how things connect across the entire guitar. I was really surprised by the book which was super helpful. I have not gone all the way through as I am still working through sections but loving the way it breaks things down into understandable chunks. It has a cool little feature that lets you stick a pencil in it to form a stand.
Another great product from Noisy Clan, I originally bought their Chord Compass and when I saw this it was a no brainer. Things I love:
• Easy to understand graphics which really help visualise how simple scales can be!
• Great introduction to scales that have helped me build on my chord knowledge from the other compass
• Really, really useful book. Often these products just come with a pamphlet but this book is 88 pages and beautifully illustrated. I can’t overstate how good the book for this product is and worth purchasing, not sure if they sell the product by itself but this book does compliment the tool really well.
I’m not sure what compass they will make next but I will 100% buy one!
I buy a lot of guitar learning tools and I really do like the guitar scale compass, it works really well. (I wish the caged shape notation was a little bit darker, but it's still readable) and the scale notes are really visible and helpful. Its a good tool, I would recommend it.
Excellent ideas, very effective solution. Only issue with the scale compass. The slider just move but not the slice itself, so nothing happens when I moved the slider in the back. I have to return but wish it was a keep!
I thought it was going to be diatonic scales and pentatonic scales but it’s really just where the notes for triads are. Still useful but not what I thought or was hoping for.
Yes, the formula section includes the Pentatonic Rule: 'Skip 4 and 7' from the major scale.
Does it cover the blues scale?
Yes. The guide explains how to build the blues scale from the pentatonic pattern by adding the blues note. For a guided exercise, see Learn How to Play The Blues.
Should the slider move without being forced?
Yes. The mechanical slider should move through its positions without being forced. If it arrives detached, seized, or misaligned, contact support at hello@noisyclan.com.
What is included in the book?
The bundle includes a comprehensive 88-page illustrated theory guide that breaks down scales, intervals, and fretboard logic. The Guitar Scale Compass Quickstart Guide is available as a free download.
Is this suitable for an absolute beginner?
It is designed for beginner through advanced guitarists, but it presents a lot of scale and interval information at once. New players should begin with the 88-page guide and one scale at a time rather than trying to read every layer immediately.
Does it show relative minor keys?
Yes, it automatically displays the corresponding relative minor key for any chosen major tonic. For more practice with the formula, see How to Use Our Scale Formula.
Does the compass have a stand?
It does not have a fold-out stand. The provided hole can hold a pen or pencil to support the compass upright on a desk or music stand.
How long will delivery take?
Delivery will vary depending on where you are located in the world, currently our shipping times are as follows:
UK: 3-5 Days
US: 5-8 Days
Rest of the world: 8-15 days
Please contact us for possible shipping solutions.
How can I return a product?
Please contact hello@noisyclan.com detailing your reason for return and any relevant photos should your product have a fault. A member of our team will work with you to ensure your product is safely returned to us. Please include your order number and email associated with the purchase.
