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Minor Pentatonic Scales in the CAGED System

Scott Paul Johnson via YouTube

Overview

Explore the minor pentatonic scales within the CAGED system in this 15-minute guitar tutorial. Learn how to apply the CAGED system for soloing across the entire fretboard, understand the relationship between major and minor pentatonic scales, and discover how these scales form the foundation for more advanced guitar techniques. Dive into practical demonstrations using jam tracks in B flat minor and E minor, and gain insights into playing notes outside the standard pentatonic shapes. Grasp the interconnection between music theory and guitar layout, setting the stage for future exploration of modes, full scales, and harmonic and melodic minor scales. Perfect for guitarists looking to expand their soloing capabilities and deepen their understanding of the instrument's theoretical underpinnings.

Syllabus

How to use the CAGED system to play a SOLO: https://youtu.be/0Qp26KcDrGw
The Pentatonic Scale: https://youtu.be/uuraAIKyPiQ
Music Theory for Guitar: Major Scales: https://youtu.be/PZr4frJtfd4
B flat Minor Jam: https://youtu.be/s8RyIl7CsgM
E Minor Jam: https://youtu.be/eeZeuSo-u34
THAT NOTE OUTSIDE THE SHAPE:

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