Pentatonic Scales
In this section the pentatonic scales are discussed. The focus here will be learning each fingering and the applying it to your soloing.
Department Resources
- Passing Tones
This video is a follow up to the blues scale parts one and two videos. In this video the idea of the passing tone is explored in more detail. The addition of this simple idea will add a “jazzy” element to your solos.
Read More» - Blues And Rock Soloing 1
In this series of video lessons you will be exploring some basic blues and rock soloing ideas. These simple techniques will give your solos structure and logic which makes them easier for the listener to follow.
Read More» - Pentatonic Scale Fingering One Pattern Five
In this video, another variation on the patterns you have already learned is presented. The more ways you have to manipulate the scale, the more choices you have in your soloing.
Read More» - Pentatonic Scale Fingering One Licks
In this video I take some of the licks and examples from fingering one of Pentatonic Power and demonstrate various ways of putting them together. You don’t have to know a lot to get started right away, as this video explains.
Read More» - Pentatonic Scale Fingering One Pattern Four
This video lesson details pattern four in fingering one of the pentatonic scale. The rolling technique comes into play once again. A consistent practice routine like these patterns really makes a big difference in your finger strength and independence. The more refined your technique becomes, the more freedom you have in playing the guitar.
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