The Difference Between Major And Minor Pentatonic Guitar Scales: Finally Explained In English
I’ve known about the difference between major pentatonics and minor pentatonic for a long time, but I had no idea how to properly use each guitar scale until the last couple of years. That’s why I want to teach you about the difference between major and minor pentatonic as you are probably just as confused […]
The 5 Chord Progressions Every Lead Guitarist Must Know Inside & Out
“I don’t believe that knowing how this works will make me a better player,” Said one Facebook group commenter who was perplexed by the discussion of “secondary dominants” and the breakdown of the key of A major. Guitar players like this one seem to want two things…… To improve their craft and practice until they’re […]
Guitar Modes Explained: Why Guitarists Struggle So Badly With Modes
How many articles about modes have you read before you got to this one? I’d say at least a few…..and I know why…. Lots of guitar players seem to think that modes hold some magical secret to making great solos and riffs…. And that once you find the perfect article (like this one), or the […]
Why The Pentatonic Scale Is Like A Swiss Army Knife For Guitarists!
Here’s the truth about the pentatonic scale guitar playing and soloing….. Breaking out of the box is not a great idea for most of you, and by doing so, you’re neglecting one of the most useful musical tools available. The pentatonic scale is not just the instant gateway to blues and rock music, but also […]
How To Use Guitar Scales: A Guide To A Misunderstood Concept
How To Use Guitar Scales: A Guide To A Misunderstood Concept There’s a fairly consistent theme I’ve found when anyone new to guitar scales comes to articles like this one….. Why should you learn guitar scales and what on earth are scales used for? One of the first things I did when I […]