Lesson 5. Pentatonic Scale
More Patterns

Hi and welcome to lesson 5 on the pentatonic scale. In this lesson you will learn a second pattern. If you need a refresher on patterns or if you have not learned the pattern in lesson 2, review the lesson and come back here- pentatonic scale lesson 2.
In my opinion, practicing patterns is the quickest way to develop your ability to play lead guitar. You learn flexibility and receive great ear training from practicing patterns. These are both essential ingredients in creating your own guitar riffs from the pentatonic scale, or any other scale for that matter.

The pattern in lesson 2 broke the pentatonic scale up in three note fragments. In this lesson the scale is broken up into 4 note fragments that repeat on successive steps of the scale. As always, play with a steady tempo and if you have a metronome, use it! Use alternate picking and pay attention to your tone.

Here is the ascending version of the pattern. It is written in the key of A minor and when your comfortable with it at the 5th fret, move it around the fretboard and get comfy playing it anywhere on the guitar.

Now for the descending version. Remember to play at a tempo that you can manage. The speed will come automatically and you will be zipping around the pentatonic scale creating your own classic guitar riffs.
That about wraps it up for lesson 5. If you have any questions you can contact me at bob@learn-guitar-online.com. n the next lesson you will learn some classic guitar riffs that utilize the pentatonic scale. Until then, keep practicing.

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