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

1

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...
2

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. USE THE LOOPER on measures 3 and 5...
3

D Pentatonic

We Just Can't Get Enough of This Stuff.

Like the C pentatonic we have the basic scale, and a few workouts- USE THE LOOPER! .
4

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.
5

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...
6

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.
8

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...

FreeG Pentatonic