Never-Ending Scale: Part 2

A couple of weeks ago, I posted about the “Never-Ending Scale” as an effective method for becoming more comfortable with finding notes on the fretboard. While the exercise I described is effective, it can be challenging for those who are relatively inexperienced with fretboard navigation. Here, I’m presenting a more accessible approach to the same concept.
You can use any scale for this exercise, but if you’re a beginner, I highly recommend starting with the C Major scale. The notes we’ll be playing are: C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.
Let’s set some ground rules:

1. No open strings.
2. No notes higher than the 12th fret.

With these guidelines in mind, here’s the step-by-step process:

1. Play every instance of the first note on each string as you ascend all six strings.
2. Then play every instance of the next note as you descend all six strings.
3. Repeat this process for each note in the scale.

Here's a detailed breakdown:

1. Play C on the 6th string
   1. Play C on the 5th string
   2. Play C on the 4th string
   3. Play C on the 3rd string
   4. Play C on the 2nd string
   5. Play C on the 1st string
2. Play D on the 1st string
   1. Play D on the 2nd string
   2. Play D on the 3rd string
   3. Play D on the 4th string
   4. Play D on the 5th string
   5. Play D on the 6th string
3. Repeat this process with notes E through B

You’ll notice that you need to play through the scale twice to complete the cycle.
Feel free to watch the video for this exercise, but I recommend using it only as a reference. The goal is for you to find these notes on your own. Work at your own pace and gradually build up speed. I also think it’s helpful to say the note names as you play them.
I hope you find this exercise helpful. As you progress, I encourage you to explore different applications of this method!