Major Scale Pattern 1

[Richard_close2u]

A summary to bring several questions and answers together.

@Jmccall80

If I apply this same pattern, but let’s say starting on the 5th fret of the E string (A note), would this be calling it the major scale in the Key of A?

Yes. It is a movable scale pattern. The root note determines the key / name of the scale. The pattern stays the same and gives a major scale:
Do Re Mi Fa So La Te Do.

@RobDickinson

The trick next is to learn the other patterns

I would advise caution. The trick is to gain decent mastery of pattern 1 in several keys / positions on the neck before learning further patterns.

@Libitina

Would that then be a change of “mode” too ?

No.
Modes are something else much further down the line. This is simply the fact that the scale patterns being learned are movable. When the root note and the pattern move, the major scale is being played in a different key. Try to avoid that modes question if you’re just learning the major scale from the beginning.

@dknoel

If I wanted to stay in the same mode but only switch keys, is there a lesson that addresses how this is done?

If you’re playing modal music and want to switch key, you will be playing movable patterns so use the concept of moving the scale pattern. Modes topic here: Modes Parts 1 - 9