I'd say you could teach a computer the pentatonic scale really well. You nailed down a master pattern and an algorithm to alter it. Beautiful. Simpler to memorize the 5 positions.
This was it for me. Seeing it visualized this way made it all click for me. All of the things people say in other videos that was confusing me make sense after this. Everything makes sense now. I learned modes and arpeggios off of the foundation laid out here. Watched this 2 years ago. This was my breakthrough. Thank you!!!
I disagree with a lot of the comments. as a beginner, I had to watch the video 3 times, take notes and put the scales on paper and then it was really easy to understand. definitely one of the best Pentatonic videos on RU-vid.
Chris H, I'm glad you gave the approach a fair try and found it be useful for getting comfortable with the Minor Pentatonic scale. I also appreciate you sharing your experience on here in the comments section to let others know about it; there are certainly many on here who don't feel the approach is useful, but it seems like many are judging the concept before giving it a chance. Anyway, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Cheers!
I realised i would need to get the pen and paper out and maybe the scissors, now i just have to get organised enough to do it, I feel it would definitely help if I can.
Chris, we know your point of view, but we have folks that never saw a guitar til my 21st birthday. lol i just bought my guitar at the pawnshop, i was attracted to the cashier,so i bought something that ,oh,ok tht guitar ,have a signature of a sexy female rockstar.so i bought it to impress some chics. but i dont know how to play this,, i am a software engineer for the military ,i never touched a guitar b4. lol
Wow some of these comments are hostile! It certainly seems that the majority human reaction is: "Your way of thinking is stupid because it isn't my way." Yes the method described here is illustrating the same thing as if you learn all the patterns by rote, but some of us aren't wired to find parrot-fashion learning easy. I (and a fair few others judging by the comments) like to see a structure in what we're doing and be able to work things out from a basic starting position. This approach caters to that sort of brain. If you have a way that works better for you then good luck to you, but don't crap on something just because it isn't a good fit for you; sometimes things are meant for other people. Hats off to you Mr Floyd, I find this both illuminating and refreshing that there's a science behind the art.
Kurt, thank you so much for the kind words. I totally agree with your statement about using what works for you. This video presents just one way, so give it a try and if it works - awesome! If it doesn't, then keep searching for the piece of the puzzle that will make things click for you. Cheers!
It's ALL one. The fretboard. That's the master, but getting there, you can take many paths. People argue about 3nps or caged also. They are ALL good systems. If this pattern works for some people, then it is great. I already know my fretboard, and I like this fresh approach. Also, he's showing you the root. How many of you being hostile here can find your roots All over, without looking, while talking to your wife about dinner plans? No? Then maybe start there. With that foundation, you Can do this. Great video. And very well put together instructional wise. Graehme, I'm subscribing. Thank you for the video
Lol, no, its your way of thinking is stupid because it is, lol. Why would you memorize a bunch of pointless information instead of just memorizing the information you need, lol? This is all VERY WELL established music theory, and the very bottom of the barrel at that. There is no need to to memorize this nonsense that cant even be directly applied to the guitar without memorizing EVEN MORE useless nonsense. Its 5 fucking notes. Its not that hard.
I think the concept could be simplified if people first understand how patterns change as they move across the fretboard. For patterns moved up a string, the position on the g string is slid up a fret on the b string. It’s the opposite for patterns moved down a string. This is easier to see with octave patterns and chords, for example: e -> a -> d. Very interesting approach and a great quality video. Thanks for sharing.
Curmudgeon, Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. You are absolutely right about the reason why patterns change - just an fallout of standard tuning. My intention using the three step approach in the video was to try and amalgamate that adjustment into the process, however, there are certain those who would rather focus on patterns. To each their own which is totally fine - as long as one can play what they want to play than I'm all for using what works for each person individually. Cheers!
Work through the Master Pattern at your own pace. I've posted this entire lesson as an article here: goo.gl/fijLR6 You can download a PDF version, too. Cheers!
Funny how some folks were missing the point. You should still memorize the five box positions, but the heart of every one of those is two sub boxes. Once you remember where the roots are in each box, then if you get lost on the fretboard, you can find the root by ear, and instantly realize where you are. I wish I had the computer skills like this site. Good post.
You are good, G. Floyd ! It took about half an hour to fathom out your Master Plan, within your Master Pattern. I learnt how to adapt the Pentatonic Master Pattern in different keys, positions and in chunks on different strings. Thank you ! Everybody online talks about ‘one pattern for all keys’ but fall short with their message - you got the trick, man !
GREAT explanation of how and why the 5 minor Penatonic scales move up the fretboard the way they do!!!! The MASTER PATTERN when applied correctly explains and visualizes why the scales change as they work upwards towards the bridge of your guitar!!! THANKS!!!🎸🎼🎸😁
this is a great video for driving home the point that the guitar string's patterns repeat both vertically and horizontally across the fretboard. it's a super important concept to grasp that can take years to click, so the more ways to think about it, the better. I'm concerned all the people complaining that you should "just learn the five patterns" are advocating not understanding how the patterns are derived which is key to freedom of movement during fast chord changes and key changes.
How I learned: I gave up on watching videos that I didn't understand and started learning it my way, I memorized every pattern and where they go. They repeat themselves, it's easier than you think.
Yeah. These videos really only make sense to players that have put the work in to memorize the patterns. This makes plenty of sense to me, but i've been playing minor pentatonic for 20 years. :D
Rainbow, Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. I know that this approach isn't a perfect fit for everyone, but it's nice to hear from those for whom it works 😄 Cheers!
Thank you so very much for providing everyone the simplest way to remember the pentatonic minor scale in any key on a guitar. It can’t get any easier than this and with just a few hours of practicing with just locating the root note and there is your scale. It’s been 20 years of not playing guitar and this is just what I needed. I remember the hard work years ago learning each scale in every key back in the day with books etc. and it was not fun as it should be. I really appreciate you sharing this so that more people can enjoy playing music instead of dreading it.
Nick, You're welcome and thanks for checking out the video. I'm glad that it could help you get back into the fun of learning to play your guitar. Cheers!
Thank you for this perspective. This is what I needed to understand how the scales moves. I already new all the positions of the scale but this just reinforces how they can be broken down. Awesome. Bless you.
Jaime, I'm so glad that this helped you to take that next step in understanding the Minor Pentatonic scale and your fretboard. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Cheers!
Thanks for this lesson, I agree that this isnt for beginners and they might get lost. However, for some people who like to understand what theyre learning, instead of memorizing patterns, this video was really helpful.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. I agree that if someone is brand new to the Minor Pentatonic scale, this approach may not be the best way to get started. However, once you are familiar with the scale, it is a great way to get immediate access to the scale in any key and position without having to memorize as much information. Cheers!
I disagree. I think that if you already use the scale, this could feel a bit distracting. As where having no existing roadmap committed to memory, there is a slot waiting to be filled. Make any sense? If you keep in mind that starting from root, there is 1 set of 3 frets followed by 3 sets of 2. the whole pattern is always 2 3s -3 2s repeat. The shapes kinda just fall into place.
This really helped expand my understanding of where the 5 shapes are played on the fretboard when the root note is on any string, not just the 6th string. Thank you!
Jeff, You're welcome and I'm glad that it helped you understand your fretboard a little better. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience with the concept. Cheers!
New player here, came across this because while trying to learn 5 “shapes” I saw a pattern emerge and was trying to figure it out. This is it. Exactly what I was looking for. Makes so much more sense than learning 5 shapes. There really is only 1, just have to know how to change it based on where the root is! Thanks for this!
Scott, I'm glad that the video helped to give you a 'lightbulb' moment in understanding the Minor Pentatonic scale a little better. I will say that although this approach is a great way to connect everything together, you may still find it useful to get to know each of the five patterns, too. I've mentioned to others in comments that this is essentially how I came to find the Master Pattern concept in the first place; I learned the five shapes and then found the connection. You can also take this approach with any of the other possible scales or modes on the guitar. You just need to workout the Master Pattern that fits each one, but the shifting concept is essentially the same. I do plan on eventually producing even more videos like this to explore other scales, but time has been limited lately with other projects taking priority. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers!
@@GraehmeFloyd this is exactly how I got here. I learned the 5 patterns but they just didn’t “stick”. This “aha” plus “seeing” how the edge of one shape is the start of the other put this together for me for the way my brain “works” better than simply memorizing. Thanks again and cheers to you, sir!
This is ABSOLUTELY the BEST mnemotechnical method to learn all the patterns. It took me one day to learn something that I've trying to learn for years and now I can generate any minor scale anywhere on the fretboard in seconds. THANKS!!!!!
davesdream, Thank you very much for the words of support! I'm so glad that this approach was able to help you expand your abilities on the guitar - this is exactly why I made the video in the first place. I experienced something similar when I initially discovered this concept; I'm not the only one who has found this approach to scales, as has been shared in other comments. At the time, I was well-versed in the standard five patterns of the Minor Pentatonic scale, but always seemed to struggle with complete freedom across the fretboard. The Master Pattern was what finally allowed me to just drop my hand anywhere on the fretboard and be able to play with confidence. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers!
after much effort elsewhere (which probably contributed) i actually started understanding these scales after this video.. totally worth my time watching.. more than once in fact; negative criticism not withstanding as the title does not claim this is a method for memorizing the scales; rather, it is a clever perspective into the relationship between patterns and root keys.. nice job graehme floyd! greetings from brasil
Thanks for sticking with the concept, Gus. Just as you said, this approach isn't necessarily intended as a way to memorize the patterns, more of a way of generating them on the spot wherever you are on the fretboard. Cheers from Canada!
That SERIOUSLY turned the light on for me! Going to need a bit of thought but MAN! I get it! Also...think about this....the patterns are ALWAYS 1-4...1-4...1-3....1-3....1-3 repeating every time. The only place you change is at the 5th string where you move up one half note. Still...you always have to know where the root note is....the rest is all about tone.....Thanks for the great vid!
U know there r two kinds of students 1 who learns the way of why n how 2 who copy's the way who dnt have the brains to learn.. This is literally gold .. tnx man . 14 yrs still rocking \m/
ass1eman, Thanks for checking out the video and giving the concept a try. Keeping track of the root notes and anchoring around the neck certainly does take some mental effort if you aren't used to it, but with a bit of time, it becomes automatic and will give you access to the entire fretboard. Cheers!
It's a good Analysis of where the shapes come from to begin with. Anyone who enjoys the pentatonic should appriciate knowing why the five shape patterns are shaped that way.
Excellent sir... When I saw this video it's complicated me ... all your scratches note to book and watch your video again by again now it is the easy lesson I ever watched... Thanks lot sir...
Ivanthi, Well done sticking with the material and giving your all! I'm glad that you were willing to wrestle with it as it can be frustrating trying to learning anything new or challenging. Thanks for watching, commenting, and sharing your experience with others who might be unsure about trying a new idea. Cheers!
This is by FARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR the best tutorial on the pentatonic scale I've seen on RU-vid and its easy enough even I can learn it! Thank you so much sir!
Graehme, thanks so much for this lesson man, I can tell you have put a lot of time & effort into making it. I really enjoyed it. Yes, there's a bit to get your head around at first but then it just clicks. I agree with Ksuyna Ksuy's comments, learning the concepts behind this universally used scale and how to build around it up and down the entire neck were invaluable for me. The production value is A1, really easy to watch. AWESOME Gfx & well narrated mate. Cheers!
All good! You’re welcome. I’m looking forward to getting out of the same box pattern rut that I’ve been in for way too long. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Appreciated. Peace. Out ✌️
Thank you sooo much. Took me several bites at the cherry but it stuck tonight! This master pattern approach solved several things simultaneously for me. God bless you!
Patrick, thanks for sticking with the idea and I'm glad it helped you to understand your fretboard better. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience working with the concept. Cheers!
@@devo229 - Here's a much easier way to remember. When moving up and down between patterns, if you just moved up 2 frets then the next note will be 3 frets up, and vice versa - with the exception of 1 string per pattern (or 2 if it's the E string). This isn't the simplest thing in the world, but it's far simpler than this video.
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I learned everything in Perfect 4 tuning. Yes this is the best way to learn. Seeing the Perfect 4 pattern in every chord, scale, what have you, opens your eyes up to what is really there.
Yes, the 4th tuning is very interresting. I saw a video from Alex Hutchings and Tom Quale uses it, too. I think i want to try it also. It seems to make more sense than the standart tuning. May you have any advice for this?
RU-vid is flooded with pentatonic videos, but this explanation is *the most logical*! If you find it hard, go memorize all shapes, then revisit, and you’ll get an answer WHY they are laid out like that.
michaos1, Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. I agree with you that it may be better for those who are brand new to the Minor Pentatonic scale to familiarize themselves with the five patterns before trying this approach. But, hopefully, at that point, it helps to tie everything together. Cheers!
Great explanation on how to build the 5 chord shape, but it seems to be more complicated than it should be. The key to understanding how the minor (or major) scales are laid out on the fretboard in relation to each other is the fact that their "ends" overlap. For example, establish the Am shape. The back end of that shape will become the front end of position 2. Repeat for the next 3 shapes. You can draw this out on paper and practice running up and down the fretboard. Done.
LOL, that is exactly what I did 30 years and 12 hit songs ago. I simply noticed the pattern. No one to tell me a complicated mess like this guy just did. Glad to see I'm being replaced in the industry with some common sense minded players 😎👍
I have learned my 5 shapes and how they connect before this.but still have a hard time jumping from 1 place to another. This will add to my knowledge by letting me jump anywhere there is a root note. This will broaden my knowledge of the fretboard. For the people who say this is to complicated leave it alone. But for all of you with open minds this will probably set off some light bulbs. I’m studying music theory after about 50 years of waisted time that I could have been opening my eyes to how it all works. More knowledge means more creativity.i wish I had started this journey 40 some odd years ago. I just hope i don’t run out of time before i get where I want to go. Music the never ending journey. Enjoy the trip...
Christopher, I checked out Scott's channel and he indeed has some great lessons; His production quality and teaching style are top-notch. I definitely recommend that others go and watch his stuff, too! However, his lesson on the Minor Pentatonic scale is basically the same approach that you will see everywhere - learn and memorize the 5 Minor Pentatonic scale shapes, and work on being able to position them for any key. This is fine is you are brand new to the scale and is a great way for many beginners to get started. The method shown in the video above is intended to augment the basic 5 patterns and allow you to instantaneous access the Minor Pentatonic scale for any key, in any position, with as little thought process as possible. As always, if it works for you great! If it doesn't then move on to find the method that allows you to do what you need to go on your guitar. Thanks for watching the video and introducing me to Scott's channel. Cheers!
Eugene Wong, I'm glad you found this to be helpful and I agree that it is a great way to move melodic ideas to different positions around the fretboard. A further extension to this would be to breakdown the functional intervals of your phrase and keep them lined up in the new position, adjusting for any differences. 'm actually just finishing up a book which does into great detail about intervals on the fretboard as well as their application to melody and getting down lines for soloing. It's currently being Beta'd by some of my students and colleagues, but I hope to have it out for public release in the fall. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers!
Jim Allen, I appreciate you giving the concept a try even though it didn't quite resonate with you. It's certainly not a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, but I'm glad you gave it a fair chance. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Cheers!
I think people are missing the point here. Learning the 5 positions is fine and all, but this sets you up to learn just about any scale. Great video and explanation.
Daniel Spence, Thank you so much for watching and sharing your thoughts. I especially appreciate you sharing your insight about how this concept can act as a stepping stone to go so much further than just the Minor Pentatonic scale. Cheers!
HOLY SMOKES! Have always been confused by all the different approches to learning the Pentatonic Scale(s) by different teachers. This approach is totally different, and refreshing. I'm going for it, plus down load the PDF version >>> Thank you for sharing this new approach!!!! p.s. Repetition is the key factor.
Graham, I'm glad you found the video inspiring enough to take action. As you said, repetition is the key; just keep at it and it will start to become clearer and more accessible on your fretboard. Cheers!
Celestial Body, Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you can make use of the concept in the video and keep in mind that the Master Pattern approach can be used with other kinds of scales, too. The best way to support what I put out for the moment is to pick up a copy of one of my books or courses. You will find links to them in the description of the video, so take a look and see if there is anything that you might find useful. Cheers!
I can't understand all the negative comments. It's just another way of looking at it that will work better for some people. If you know the basic pattern by heart like most people and you know this rule, then you can easily work out the patterns without having the charts in front of you. Makes sense to me, and the video is well done.
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Ive viewed this video in slow motion about 5 times. I can see if you use this method you will definitely know where all your root notes are. As this helps you master the five positions and know your root notes !
As a beginner on Guitar, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and having made some of the parts for satellites that are probably transmitting this very message, I have never seen anything so difficult to understand in my life!
btw, after I saw the above tip I realized I only needed to remember the patterns on the E and A strings (in each pent shape) and the rest just follows. Thinking of the 4 fret move as "long" and the 3 fret move as "short" (like my pea brain does), that means shape 1's E and A string pattern is long/short.... shape 2 is short/long ... shape 3 is short/short/short (easy to remember, shape 3 is 3 shorts) ... shape 4 is long/long ... and shape 5 is short/short. Doing this, I found "long/short, short/long, short/short/short, long/long, short/short" effortless to visualize and memorize, and a total game changer. I hope you and others will, too. (sorry for the long reply!)
This is cool. I was doing a couple of these things already . This shall fill in the blanks for me. I think when it comes time to sliding the notes, it's easy to use common sense as to the relationship of root notes. Edit: It's good to remember that the index finger root note will have 2 spaces between the minor third and the string below will have 2 spaces. If the root note is the index finger on B string, you wil shift the patern on the G string a fret lower. I think what I'm trying to say is to come up with a system. Learn the root notes patern and some sort of MASTER PATERN or position 1 memorized and then just shift it so it works like stated above. I tried this video lesson and the whole fretboard became lit up for the minor pentatonic scale in every key and not much more to make it the relative major scales.
I've been working through this for about 1/2 hour and I'm starting to get the hang of it. It's very cool and aesthetically pleasing. I will probably fall back to thinking in terms of patterns 1 through 5 due to laziness, but it would be cool to think in these terms. It's not that hard.
I really liked the pace of this lesson I didn't fall asleep once I thought it was a great way to learn the pentatonic scale in its different positions thank you
@@GraehmeFloyd Everything about this video is very well done especially the way you do not dawdle with explanations , I personally believe this is one of the best lessons on RU-vid Thanks again, you have a new subscriber
Man this is amazing technique, never seen that before but I definitely love it, It helps you think rather than just memorizing the five shapes. Keep on rocking
Thank you for taking the time and effort to make this video! I personally like things to have a inherrent logic so i found this helpful. I am supprised at the negativity here, especially when someone shares knoledge for FREE.
Anurag, You're welcome and I'm glad you liked the approach presented in the video. I know it's not for everyone, but to each their own! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Cheers!
TheSunMoon, This concept may or may not be appropriate for you to use as a means for learning to play the Minor Pentatonic scale as a beginner. I have worked with many students both online and in-person, and it really depends on the individual's personality/learning style as to whether this will be helpful in the early stages. My suggestion to you is start by learning at least one standard Minor Pentatonic scale boxed shape - search Google for 'A Minor Pentatonic scale guitar' and you will find about a bazillion images, pages, lessons, videos, etc. for the basic pattern. Once you have at least once of the standard patterns under your fingers, try coming back to the Master Pattern. At that point, you may find that the concept starts to make more sense to you in terms of how it works on the fretboard. Even then, it will take practice to make the use of the Master Pattern instantaneous across the fretboard for any key. However, because the steps that you follow are always the same - it's just the result that changes based on where you are - the repetition allows the method to become ingrained relatively quickly. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers!
This breakdown is interesting but seems a lot to remember on the fly. It doesn't take much to confuse me. It's all good, looking at things from different angles is always helpful. Production here is insane. I like the general idea of 2 strings @ 4 frets always followed by 3 strings @ 3 frets, back to 2 strings @ 4 frets and so on. Know your root for each string set. Adjust for B string and consider same 1st and 6th strings. Stine had something on this. I still think learn CAGED and work these scales around each inversion.
this is super interesting. I've already learned the patterns, but seeing how the root notes relates to the pattern and help build it certainly gave me another piece of the puzzle. All its been up until now is simply patterns, now it makes that slight bit more sense, thank you. I must also apologize on behalf of the human species on the amount of negativity you're facing here. I think your method has a place, it helped me atleast!
Snowjix, Thanks for watching the video and sharing your experience with the concept. I agree and am not really sure where all the negativity is coming from, but I've accepted it as part and parcel to putting out ideas and opinions online. Cheers!
A question please. Is it the same pattern for all notes in this pantatonic scale? I mean is it the same scale for all patterns but with different root notes when deciding to play one. for example the E minor pantatonic scale is the same as C minor pantatonic scale but its a different root note.
David, As the title of the video indicates this approach allows you to use the same pattern for any position on the fretboard and any key for the Minor pentatonic scale. Whether you want C, A, Bb, or anything else, the approach and the pattern are the same - that is the main point! It streamlines the process allowing you to generate the scale pattern instead of memorizing them by rote. However, you must make sure to correctly follow the three steps presented in the video for it to work. I recommend that you try following along with all of the examples shown in the video one at a time, pausing as needed. Then try to redo them all again on your own to see if you end up getting the same result. This will allow you to practice using the method and allow you to see how it works in different positions and keys. Then try it for situations which weren't shown in the video - i.e. different keys I hope this helps. Cheers!
Its a very clever hack. Well done that peep and thanks. Usable any place, off the cuff, for jamming, gr8, but wouldnt want to just do that for long. Need the challenges and sounds.
Thank you so much for this video. Could you explain a few more examples of chords circles. Ex: Am - F - G - E7. I want to see the position of each chord so that I can understand clearly
This is actually a very good technique. Beginners and intermediate players should watch this as many times needed to understand this excellent positioning technique.
Kiotee Nouw, Thank your for watching and sharing your thoughts. I agree with you that for those of you who may struggle with the concept presented in the video, watch it through a few times and try the exercises covered on your guitar. It will make more sense once you've had a chance to really work with it. Cheers!
when you shift pentatonics it depends on the progression for Example Amin G F A min pent Blues over Amin G (A dorian) D minor pent shape over F (A natural minor) or even E min to D E minor pent blues (E dorian) B minor pent shape (D major pentatonic) also in Blues and country they tend to substitute Sub Dominant on V and Dominant on IV so over lapping scales is how you always think when blending harmony on progressions
I'm a beginner level. I can play all patterns of the pentatonic scale with the closed eyes (slowly though) at any key. it took me 1-2 hours to understand the dependencies between the positions and transitions. I clicked on your video already "knowing" pentatonic scale / patterns (sort of), and thanks God I already had the idea about it. if I watched your video first, I would dissect my Ibanez with the chainsaw and never play the guitar ever again. undoubtedly you put a lot of effort into this video + concept. but if your brain seriously can put these blocks together in real time, you must be a superman your method is like using Enigma cipher machine to decrypt a plain text message. that's just my personal opinion. I still appreciate your effort. who knows there are people who adapt this approach. definitely I opt out.
Tiger Carpenter, What works for some, doesn't necessarily work for others. It sounds like this approach doesn't necessarily gel with you and that's okay. However, keep in mind that this particular approach has shown to be helpful to many others out there, so I would be careful about judging its usefulness. In my case, finding this concept is what allowed me to take the five patterns of the Minor Pentatonic scale which I could already use reasonably well (in any key and any position), and allowed me to codify them all together into one cohesive whole. Before this, I could only think of the patterns separately and couldn't figure out how to make them work together smoothly. At the end of the day, find what works for YOU and keep it, but remember that others need their own opportunity to do the same thing and what their decide to keep may be different from you. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers! Graehme
@@GraehmeFloyd yes you are right. I like to start music theory from telling people there are only 12 unique sounds in the whole music. If someone told me that 30 years ago I would very likely have mastered it by now. So at the age of 50 starting from scratch I like the game of locating the notes both on the piano and the guitar and every day my brain automatically starts finding the patterns. I'm not really against your universal pattern. I might find it useful at a later date
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Run the M P backwards carry over and continue from top e when you run out of strings. Make adjustment at the b string, they will be one fret down the neck works for every string except low e. where the b and high e move up the neck Try it from the g string no adjustment needed at all. Simple : )
I disagree with all the comments here. This method is great! If you're confused, you likely do not know where or how to find your root note. Additionally, knowing your a minor pentatonic notes will help to guide you, but if you don't know what those are, then you'll have trouble understanding this. I do feel this method may be for more beginner-intermediate players, but I also feel that this method can help you to understand where your notes land. Thank you.
Alias Here, Thank you very much for your support :D Yes, that this approach may be better suited to players approaching the Intermediate level of knowledge on the guitar. The beginning of the video talks about 'being stuck in Pattern 1 of the Minor Pentatonic scale' which was supposed to be self-filter for players who weren't there yet, however, that seems to be missed by many viewers. In any case, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts on the video so that others can get a sense of whether they are at a point where the video might be of use to them. Cheers!
This was helpful. On the minor pentatonic, there are 2 strings with the notes on same string 2 frets apart and 3 strings with the notes on the same string 1 fret apart. The tonic at any place on the fretboard always has 2 frets apart. (The first and 6th strings being the same count as one string)
the most important thing I have found is playing 2 note per string sequences in 5 note groupings all four fingers so pentatonic #3 and 4 on the top 4 strings would be G string , index finger, Ring B string Middle , pinky E string index pinky etc
Polyglotei, Thanks for the kind words. Regarding piano lessons on RU-vid, I'm not sure which channel would be the best when first starting, but when it comes to more advanced material, I really like Rick Beato's stuff. However, if you have the means to do so, I strongly recommend finding a good teacher in your area to work with in-person in the beginning. Videos are a great source of information but don't provide feedback which is incredibly useful to have when just starting out. Cheers!
