15Jul
five positions of minor pentatonic scale
John demonstrates the five positions of the A minor pentatonic scale, and the importance of memorizing all 5 positions. BB’s box is highlighted. 1st in series of beginning pentatonic scales and riffs lessons. link: www. johnhguitar. com
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@AmazingViper the tabs are correct (notes in all positions are are A, C, D, E, G)
-jc
@prathapd1
go to guitarjamz
@johnhguitar
So wait is the video I see now correct? I’d hate to think im practicing the wrong tab
@johnhguitar God, if he was going to ask for something, might as well ask big. Can you send me the Strat you’re playing in this video?
If not, the SG in back of you will do nicely, too.
hey i know a diffrent tab for the 5 position its correct too,do you think not all minor pentatonic scales are similar????
@taylormadeNo1
how can u forgot to play guitar? if u forgot, it means u never learned…. guitar is like bicicle or skate, u never forget how to do –’
i learned 2 play guitar about 2-3 years ago but i forgot
helped a lot thx
you talk like you were kinda stoned
@luisespinax the tabs are actually correct, but hard to read because the video was uploaded a long time ago in lower quality. I’ll reload a higher quality video to eliminate any confusion.
-jc
Dude you are playing them right but the tabs are wrong look at them and change them because it may confuse beginners
I do have a book out called ‘Guitar Workout’ published by Hal Leonard. How I’m I suppose to send lessons to you?
jhon can u plz send me ur guitar lessons to my mail nd here is my male : [email protected]
if just the first section of Aminor is the same as C major, then is Minor pentatonic like major pentatonic, but moved up/down 3 frets, right?
@dookiebabii ya it sounds cooler hahah
No No It’s all up to the music and the player.
so minor pentatonic scales are mostly used than the major pentatonic? did i hear it right?
@stevesteve55 whatever works for you. i use mine too.
@dookiebabii: yes, just move your root
Great vid! One question though, why not use the pinky? I was told way back it’s good to use the pinky and that I should exercise it as much as I can
thnx man, appreciate the tabs
man I’m really confused. Does this mean that if I memorize the 5 positions, I can use it for all keys?
Sweet, spot on, and with tabs. Love that strat btw. Try this with my iPhone app “JAM amigo” which gives you backings for learning and practicing soloing and improvisation, specially good for pentatonic and blues scales. Just look up “JAM amigo” on iTunes/App Store and/or check it out here on youtube by clicking on my username. Enjoy!
this is a Great Lesson
what helps me alot when learning scale is guitar pro. You can see ALL possible scales and easily make scale sequences out of it