The Pentatonic Scale for Guitar
The pentatonic scale is very easy to learn and
play on the guitar. This is because there are only two notes on
each string. This also makes it very easy to develop powerful
bending, hammer-on and pull-of techniques.
Now, the guitar pentatonic scale is no different
than for any other instrument... but because the guitar is a
unique two-dimensional instrument, you need to learn how it
works for guitar and how to apply it. Once you learn the
secrets of the guitar pentatonic scale, you'll never be at a
loss when soloing in any key or over any chord.
Instead of always fumbling around trying to find the right
notes to play when soloing, take the time to learn the scale
properly right from the start. You only have to learn this
once. Then you can spend your time discovering new ways to use
it.
The pentatonic scale is the all time
favourite of guitar players. It is easy to
learn, and can be used in all styles of music.
- Pentatonic Guitar Magic
Secrets of the pentatonic scale exposed. These little known and understood insider tips will help you master this scale once and for all. Just do it.
- Pentatonic Scale Ideas
There's much more you can do with pentatonic scales than you think. Check out these hip substitutions for rock, blues, jazz etc.
- extended-pentatonic
This diagram shows the "extended" root position pentatonic scale for guitar most seem to learn first.
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