Can you mix the major and minor pentatonic scales?
Minor and major pentatonic work great together in major keys and can “say” a lot more than if you were to just use one scale. This lesson will help you build licks that move smoothly between the two scales, in a blues context (but you can use what you learn in any style).
What is the pattern for a pentatonic scale?
Pentatonic Scale Theory Unlike the major scale, which is a seven note scale, the major pentatonic scale consists of five notes (“penta” = five, “tonic” = notes). The five notes of the major pentatonic scale are the root, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th intervals of the major scale (the 4th and 7th scale degrees are left out).
How many patterns are there for the pentatonic scale?
5 patterns
This article explains the 5 patterns of the major pentatonic scale as taught in our guitar lessons in Jannali. It explains these patterns using the A major pentatonic scale as an example. However, the patterns are exactly the same when played in other keys.
Why does minor pentatonic work over major?
ie Am pentatonic over A major chord? Well, the reason that the minor scale works is because when you play that minor 3rd over a major triad or dominant 7th chord voicing of the same name, you are creating what is called a #9 against the chord.
What are the 5 shapes of the pentatonic scale?
Pattern 1 (CAGED: E shape) This shape has many cool blues licks in it, should be the second shape you learn.
What are the 5 positions of the pentatonic scale?
As you already hopefully know, the five notes in the A minor pentatonic scale are A, C, D, E, and G. The reason the above pattern is called the “first-position” one is because it starts on the first note of the scale — namely, A at the fifth fret of the low E string.
What scale do blues players use?
The blues scale is a six-note progression that sounds right at home in blues, rock, and country music. This scale is essentially the pentatonic scale plus one chromatic note, often called the blue note.
Can I play minor pentatonic over major chords?
Yes, you can play minor pentatonic over major chords and chord progressions… if it sounds good.