0000005553 00000 n In reverse, the relative minor of any major key is 3 frets down. 0000006069 00000 n Once you learn the string bends listed below, practice them using different shapes and in all keys. The same goes with the root on the 5th (A) string. -�]\,���!%�,�C�>�c+�����,����[�!���s�3�)�i Minor Pentatonic & Blues- The Five Box Shapes #1 Box 1 4 3 3 1 1 1 4 2 4 1 1 3 4 root notes # blue notes (b5) fingering to utilize Now we will add one note to the minor pentatonic scale and turn it into the six-note blues scale. This scale has its low root played with the first finger on the low E string. Let’s take a closer look at these 5 patterns.. A Minor Pentatonic with the C Shape (or Am Shape) Try to visualize the C chord shape or the A minor shape, whichever is easiest for you. The natural minor is the Aeolian mode of the relative major scale. The most important of these are both major and minor pentatonic. The scale illustrated on the right is the most common basic “box” position. This is the formula for the minor pentatonic, as well as its notes in the key of E. 0000225634 00000 n 0000002220 00000 n 0000005076 00000 n 0000004385 00000 n 0000225308 00000 n 0000001417 00000 n H��WYo�F~��0})D�^��$`�d9u�V�iP06���HW����wv��H������c�o�Q��fw����G�I�7|�0Б!F0 �Q���0R����L���-�Ǔ�)�n�o$a��^\SXlHL��T2��A! For this chapter we will be considering minor pentatonic only. 0000003575 00000 n 0000004159 00000 n As you probably already know, the scale above is the minor pentatonic and the scale below is the major pentatonic, only they share the same pattern. 0000201544 00000 n H�\�ͪ�0��~ 1. b3rd to major 3rd bend. For any minor key, the relative major is 3 frets up the neck. ���Sؤ7E~�t�)r�r(ְ��w�Y�\]��-,�m���e��W��#�lS�}4QH��>��W'��i4�����1UڜS:�QƄ�/. 0000210685 00000 n This PDF contains the diagrams for all the Major and minor Pentatonic scales in all keys for guitar in standard tuning. The shapes of the major pentatonic scale are exactly the same as those of the minor pentatonic scale, except the root note is located else where.. 0000218730 00000 n You can get more diagrams in the tuning of your choice by using my interactive web app HERE. 0000006091 00000 n �߀�2��E�n6�0�2�.`7`�``g�j~�@|w�&�X��,���w�����݄���h�"Ƙ� R Two notes per string The pentatonic is an ideal scale for the beginner and experienced pro alike because it only has two notes per string. Again, I usually use pattern 5 passively, mainly to connect shape 4 and shape 1 (which, if you'll remember, comes after shape 5 again), or just to slide into the notes of shape 1. Let’s begin by learning the final two shapes & adding them to our first 3. your guitaracademy shapes 4 & 5 Let’s start by tackling the new shapes. Minor Pentatonic Shape 5. 0000211107 00000 n 0000002227 00000 n The following examples are in the key of A. Stop by my site at GuitarSix.com to get more free guitar stuff! 0000003070 00000 n 114 0 obj <> endobj xref minor pentatonic. The root notes (A in these examples) are circled so that you can learn their locations. 0000002249 00000 n The image below represents four consecutive perfect fifths in the circle of fifths starting on the root of C and continuing in a sharp direction: Answer Key. H�|�Qk�0���+���,)�b�RXӮlVZ��=������LV��w��v����s�=WN����d��z ./��W�A��]���%,0ʥ�pk|���o��'� ���T:�g�r��6���%�타]K� It creates a more happy and uplifting sound. 0000004460 00000 n The major pentatonic sequence goes: R-2-3-5-6 (Box 2 in the example). 0000185771 00000 n %PDF-1.3 %���� To further your insight into pentatonics, repeat the above exercise with the C Major pentatonic shapes below. Although it may be difficult at first, you will need to lay your index finger across the entire fretboard in order to play a barre chord. 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The Minor Pentatonic Scale By Paul Tauterouff The Minor Pentatonic scale is one of the most commonly scales used in Rock, Blues, Country and Jazz music. 0000006244 00000 n 0000213228 00000 n 0000027068 00000 n Pattern 1 (CAGED: E shape) This shape has many cool blues licks in it, should be the second shape you learn. 0000201474 00000 n 0000001437 00000 n As you will learn, these patterns can be transferred to all keys. 0000211529 00000 n 0000191285 00000 n Go through each finger and see what you can come up with. In this case, C major. 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