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.
Click here for lesson 6.