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John Mayer Guitar Improv Lesson - Moving On and Getting Over - Pentatonic Scales and Chord Tones

StichMethod Guitar via YouTube

Overview

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Explore guitar improvisation techniques inspired by John Mayer's "Moving On and Getting Over" in this 20-minute video lesson. Dive into pentatonic scales, chord tones, and various positions including Pentatonic Form 1 and 2, Diatonic, and Albert King Box. Learn how to navigate a 2 to 5 progression, analyze its components, and utilize the E major pentatonic scale effectively. Discover the importance of phrasing and "taking a breath" in your playing. Examine the use of charts and explore the intricacies of the B chord in the context of improvisation. Enhance your guitar skills and develop a more expressive, Mayer-inspired playing style.

Syllabus

Intro
Why John Mayer
The 2 to 5 progression
Analyzing the progression
E major pentatonic
Taking a breath
Chart
B chord

Taught by

StichMethod Guitar

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