How to Move the Minor Pentatonic Scale: The E & A String Tonic Patterns.
The goal of this video is to show you how to play a minor pentatonic scale in any key using two different patterns or shapes. We start by quickly reviewing the open position E and A Minor Pentatonic Scales, and then we start to move those scales up the neck. Fretboard diagrams are provided that will help you locate notes on the E and A Strings, as well as scale diagrams and some exercises to test your new found skills. Check out the previous video on how to play open position the E and A Minor Pentatonic Scales if you haven't learned those yet: https://youtu.be/F84xh1OGTRw?si=6nFyBLd9WBpsO72i
The Minor Pentatonic Scale might be the most important scale for a guitarist to learn. It is used in an array of styles like rock, blues, jazz, folk and pretty much any type of music you can think of. There are countless melodies, riffs and guitar solos that use the pentatonic scale, and luckily for us guitar players it is quite easy to get started. Knowing your pentatonic scale patterns will allow you to start soloing and will give you a better understanding of how your favorite riffs are crafted. It is also a great way to start learning the fretboard and how to find specific notes on different strings.
