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Five Positions of the Pentatonic Scale

Saturday May 10, 2008
The pentatonic scale is one of the most commonly used scales used in music. The pentatonic scale is used both for soloing, and for basing song riffs around. Guitarists with an interest in learning to play lead guitar must learn their pentatonic scales. Learn the Five Positions of the Pentatonic Scale

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April 11, 2008 at 11:36 am
(1) Cooper says:

I’m not clear on fingerings for major pentatonic scales. Minor - no problem. Where do the major ones start and how are they fingered?

May 15, 2008 at 1:30 am
(2) Andrew Koblick says:

Good simple guitar lesson. The 5 pentatonic positions can be broken into 2 forms.

May 18, 2008 at 6:24 pm
(3) Michael (guitarman) Thomas says:

I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years now and I’ve learned everything by ear. To this day I don’t think I could play a scale.

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