Introduction
Course Layout:
Session I - The Universal Pattern
Session II - Playing the Blues
Session III - Keys
Session IV - 5 Patterns to Play Over Any Chord
Session V - Changing Keys
Session I - The Universal Pattern
- Pentatonic Scale in A-minor 1st Position
- Pentatonic Scale in A-minor, all Positions
- Shifting Between Positions
- Pentatonic Scale in C-minor 1st Position
Session II - Playing the Blues
- Blues Scale in A
- Blues Scale all Positions
Session III - Keys
- Which Key Am I In?
Session IV - 5 Patterns to Play Over Any Chord
- Chord Tones (5 Arpeggios)
- ii - V - I Progressions
- Tracking Chord Progressions
Session V - Changing Keys
- Songs That Change Key (Pentatonic Approach)
- Songs That Change Key (Chord Tone Approach)
Session I - The 1st Pattern
Pentatonic Scale in A-minor 1st Position
Practice Tips:
- Practice the Pentatonic Scale with the backing track.
- Try making up your own solo!
Pentatonic Scale in A-minor, all Positions
Click HERE for a PDF
Practice Tips:
- Memorize all the positions of the pentatonic scale
- For now, focus on the patterns rather than the actual notes
Shifting Between Positions
Practice Tips:
- Work out all the different ways to shift between positions.
- Use slides to shift from one position to another.
- Play along with the backing track and create your own solos.
- Use the example bellow for ideas.
Pentatonic Scale in C-minor 1st Position
Practice Tips:
- Work out all the positions of the C-minor Pentatonic Scale.
- Use slides to shift from one position to another.
- Play along with the backing track and create your own solos.
Session II - Playing the Blues
Blues Scale in A
Practice Tips:
- Practice playing the Blues Scale against the Backing Track.
- Listen to how it differs from the Pentatonic Scale.
Blues Scale all Positions
Click HERE for Tablature
Practice Tips:
- Work out all the positions of the Blues Scale.
- Use slides to shift from one position to another.
- Play along with the backing track and create your own solos.
Session III - Which Key?
How Do You Know Which Key You Are In?
Session IV - 5 Patterns to Play Over
Any Chord
Chord Tones (5 Arpeggios)
Chord Tones (5 Arpeggios Extended)
Click HERE to download the PDF of all the other arpeggios.
Practice Tips:
- Try playing these Arpeggios by starting on a different Root
ii - V - I Progressions
Tracking Chord Progressions
Let's apply this concept to a 12 - Bar Blues!
Let's make the chord progression a little bit trickier!
Click HERE to Download PDF Tablature
Practice Tips:
- Learn the solo!
- Use the patterns to create your own solos.
- Play along with the backing track.
Session V - Changing Keys
Songs That Change Key (Pentatonic Approach)
Practice Tips:
- Keep it simple at first!
- Try using the Blues Scale too for a bluesy flavor.
- Jam along to the backing track.
Slow Version
Fast Version
Songs That Change Key (Chord Tone Approach)
Practice Tips:
- Learn the written solo first.
- Use the concept to create your own solo.
- In the beginning try to play everything in either quarter notes or eight notes.
- This will get you really good at targeting chord tones quickly.
- Play along to the backing track until you feel comfortable.
Slow Version
Fast Version
Next Steps
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