There is the maximized length pattern called the extended Major scale pattern. And there are 7 of them just like the common form patterns (shorter w.r.t length of fretboard).

I prefer learning the longer ones for these reasons:

* Since you have 3 notes on each string you can hammer-on play the notes really fast, forgot what that's called...
* It stretches the fingers more so is more of an exercise
* It covers more octaves and more places on the fretboard.
* It's more special, because less people start with these, and under a google search only the short forms seem to pop up.

Which form should I learn first, can I learn just one form and my brain fills in the rest, and why?

Thank you!

**Edit** found extended patterns here:
[Guitar Grimoire: Scales & Modes (p. 25)](http://www.scribd.com/doc/28858352/Guitar-Grimoire-Scales-and-Modes-2)