Intro to the Pentatonic Scale
A quick introduction to this simple, but powerful five note scale
Learn the pentatonic Scale for 3 keys: G, C, and D. Then, apply that to a song along with multiple variations in the lick switcher.
- 8 Video Lessons
- 4 Licks
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FreeG Pentatonic
Simple but Effective
Check it out. It's the G pentatonic scale! Exciting right? There's so many note...OK, there's not a lot of notes, but it's all in how you use it ;) The pentatonic scale is used in so many genres to...
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C Pentatonic
You Knew We Couldn't Stop at G
Keep it smooth, steady, and connected. Start slowly with rest strokes. Speed it up and move to alternate picking if you like, but memorization is the goal here. <b>USE THE LOOPER</b> on...
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D Pentatonic
We Just Can't Get Enough of This Stuff.
Like the C pentatonic we have the basic scale, and a few workouts- <b>USE THE LOOPER!</b>.
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The Crawdad Song
So Much Pentatonic
Simple song, and a simple scale, and a boat load of riffs. Have as much fun as you can with this one.
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Ending Lick in G
A Classic Never Goes Out of Style
This is a very standard lick that is used to end a phrase or solo. Also you may have noticed this is a lot faster than what we've been playing. We are using both up and down strokes. This is called...
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C Pentatonic Lick
Using What You've Learned
This lick contains a higher concentration of 16th notes(Those are the fast ones:)). So turn on that looper and dial the tempo back. Listen repeatedly before playing. There is a complex rhythm in t...
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D Pentatonic Lick
Getting the Pinky in on the Fun.
Control, then speed. Control, then Speed. Repeat. Watch video for reference.
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G Pentatonic Riff
A Descending Line
This lick is awesome. Non-stop G pentatonic live-action that flows over top of a G to D chord change, and is ready to resolve when the next measure starts.
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Where to Now?
Next Steps
Now that you have a handle on the Pentatonic scale, make sure to keep an eye out for the orange colored pentatonic riffs when you are learning a new song. Remember to practice the licks individuall...