Blues & Pentatonic EBook Guide Hey. Welcome to Learn Guitar Tunes newsletter and hopefully by now you have seen more of an insight into my teaching. I hope you enjoyed my first set of two free ebook giveaways and I hope you like my exclusive videos over the last few days. As a subscriber to my newsletter you will receive informative emails on a weekly basis which contain exclusive free tips, guidance. I will also be revealing some secrets the other teachers don't give away. So stay tuned and keep an eye out in your inbox! You will also find out about new free video lessons, competition s, special offers and any new products. Don t worry, I won t spam you or bombard you with emails, I only email when I think it would be beneficial to you and your learning. So what can you find in this cool free Blues & Pentatonic ebook? Well I wanted to create something more than just open chords, and at the same time create something that would be fun for you to learn, but challenging too so you improve your skills. In this free ebook you will find the following Pentatonic Scale Cool Licks & riffs with the Pent scale in mind 12 Barre Blues Blues Pentatonic Scale FIVE important Pentatonic Scales for you to learn Cool techniques and must learn styles... And much much more!!! I hope you have fun while learning these new techniques.
Pentatonic Scale What is a pentatonic scale? Applying scales to songs can be very simple depending upon the style of music. Most rock songs are based on a single key so only a single scale is required. When things get more advanced you can play different scales for each chord, but let s just stick to one single scale for now. Below is the easiest Pentatonic scale you could learn, you will see the pentatonic scale is set into a table form, similar to a chord. This is the simplest way to learn (or show) how to play the scale, but without guidance you will literally scratch your head with HOW do I play this. First of all, the pentatonic scale is NOT played like a singular chord. So you would NOT place all your fingers on the obvious dots in the diagram and then play them together like you would a chord shape. Instead, you play each note individually in a sequence which sounds right. The easiest way to learn this scale is to play each note on each string in the ascending order as shown in the tab below How to play the Open E Pentatonic Scale (can also be called Open Em): e ---------------------0-3-- --3-0---------------------- B -----------------0-3------ ------3-0------------------ G -------------0-2---------- ----------0-2-------------- D ---------0-2-------------- --------------0-2---------- A -----0-2------------------ ------------------0-2------ E -0-3---------------------- ----------------------0-3-- What to do: First play the E string as an open note, and then place your ring finger onto the third fret of the E string. Now play the A string as an open note, this time followed by your index finger on the 2 nd fret of the A string. Repeat the sequence up to the top e string, using your index finger on the second frets, and your ring finger on the third frets. You must now repeat the pentatonic sequence backwards, shown in the second bar in the tab. Repeat, practise, start slow and then try and get faster and faster each time.
Licks & Riffs You have probably wondered how your favourite guitarists & bands create a guitar riff or solo. It is actually easier than you realise, if you know the basics in Open Chords/ some Barre Chords/ Blues chords and Pentatonic Scales, then you and your friends/ band members can start jamming and creating songs together. If you play an E chord for example, you or your friend can apply the E pentatonic scale to compliment the notes in the chord you are playing. And you can play the pentatonic scale in any sequence or any order that you wish. You could play the pentatonic as a run, like in the tab I showed you in the previous page, or you can make your own lick by allowing the pentatonic notes to be your guidance. The key thing to remember when playing any pentatonic scale, you can play the scale in any order or sequence you want. As long as you stick to the same notes within the scale (same notes meaning you hit the correct frets on the right strings shown in the pentatonic table). Here is a little lick I have created from the Open E Pentatonic: E7 E7 e --------------0-3-3-3--- -------------0-3-3-3--- B --------------0-0-0-0--- -------------0-0-0-0--- G --2bp0-----0--1-1-1-2--- --2bp0-----0-1-1-1-1--- D -------0-2----0-0-0-0--- -------0-2---0-0-0-0--- A --------------2-2-2-2--- -------------2-2-2-2--- E --------------0-0-0-0--- -------------0-0-0-0--- --2bp0-- in tab means: b= bend string/ p= pull off string Notes: As you can see, I have simply taken the scale sequence going backwards up the pentatonic scale covering only the e, B and G strings, and by simply adding the E7 open chord after the lick makes the riff sound like a standalone riff, instead of part of a pentatonic scale. Adding part scale and chords together complement each other brilliantly. Here is another example from the Open E Pentatonic (Very Jimi Hendrix): E e --0-0------------------0--- B --3-0-0-0-0-0----------0--- G ------2-0-2-0-0-0------1--- D --------------2-0-0-0--2--- A ------------------2-0--2--- E -----------------------0---
A Rock Classic using the Open E Pentatonic AC/DC Back in Black E D A e -------2-2-2---------------- -3p0-------------- B -------3-3-3----------2-2-2- -------3p0-------- G -1-----2-2-2----------2-2-2- -------------2p0-- D -2-----0-0-0----------2-2-2- ------------------ A -2--------------------0-0-0- ------------------ E -0-------------------------- ------------------ 12 Bar Blues in the Key of A - A7 A7 A7 A7 e ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ B ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ G ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ D --2-2-4-4-2-2-4-4- --2-2-4-4-2-2-4-4- --2-2-4-4-2-2-4-4- --2-2-4-4-2-2-4-4- A --0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- --0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- --0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- --0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- E ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ D A7 e ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ B ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ G --2-2-4-4-2-2-4-4- --2-2-4-4-2-2-4-4- ------------------ ------------------ D --0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- --0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- --2-2-4-4-2-2-4-4- --2-2-4-4-2-2-4-4- A ------------------ ------------------ --0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- --0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- E ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ E7 D A7 E7 e ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ B ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ G ------------------ --2-2-4-4-2-2-4-4- ------------------ ------------------ D ------------------ --0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- --2-2-4-4-2-2-4-4- ------------------ A --2-2-4-4-2-2-4-4- ------------------ --0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- --2-2-4-4-2-2-4-4- E --0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- ------------------ ------------------ --0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- Ask a friend to play basic open chords as shown above the 12 bare blues. What is the 12 Bar Blues? Above is a simple beginners 12 Bar blues, the reason why it is called 12 bars is because the term "12-bar" refers to the number of measures, or musical bars, used to express the theme of a typical blues song. The 12-bar blues is one of the most basic and essential chord progressions in any guitar player's repertoire; this is a MUST to learn to improve your playing. Blues isn t confusing; try learning blues as a moving chord sequence.
How to play the 12 Bar Blues: Start with your index finger on the 2nd fret of the D string. Play this note and the A string as an open note together twice (shown in the tab). Then, making sure you leave your index finger down the whole time on that D string, you now need to stretch your ring finger (or pinkie if that s easier) and press down two frets higher to play the D string on the 4th fret (again play the open A together with the D). So basically your ring finger (or pinkie) goes on and off the 2nd and 4th frets of the D string, while playing an open A string and the D string together. None of the other strings should be played at all. If you can, try and use your left hand or your index finger to rest and mute the remaining strings to stop them from ringing out. Changing between these chords is the hardest part (see tab for the chord changes). It will be easier if you remember to always start a new chord with your index finger down, and of course you will always finish a bar with your ring finger down. The tempo and speed for Blues is entirely up to you how fast or slow you play this 12 bar blues. Is it cool to play the 12 Bar Blues? Learning Blues music could change your guitar skills immensely, we re all familiar with Blues music and what it sounds like. Major influences like BB King comes to mind, but much more modern artists and bands still use Blues music in their songs (from The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin and then onto modern artists like Jack White from the White Stripes or the Black Keys for example). If you are a novice player, or would just like to freshen up on the basics, I am currently developing an ultimate beginner s blues video instructional series which is a great place to start, learning this technique will undoubtedly help you become a better player. If you have signed up to my news letter you will be notified when this step-by-step course is available. Get ready for - Pentatonic & Blues Pentatonic
Pentatonic & Blues Pentatonic Once you have learnt how to play a pentatonic scale, just by adding a few extra notes to that scale will turn it into a Blues Pentatonic scale. Let s check out another pentatonic scale, this time we are going to play the Am Pentatonic. The reason why I have chosen this scale is because of two reasons: 1) It sounds lovely to play on your guitar together with the A 12 bar blues above 2) You will notice that this scale is NOT an open pentatonic scale (unlike the open E pentatonic) meaning this type of scale is vital to learn so you improve. Am Pentatonic & Am Blues Pentatonic - Key Tips: You DO NOT barre the fret when playing this scale. Applying two extra notes changes the scale to blues The RED dot means Root Note - this is the note or pitch where the chord/ scale was built from (the note is an A note). The root note of an A minor pentatonic scale will of course be the A note. How to play the Am Pentatonic Scale (red numbers are the Root notes, A) - e ---------------------5-8-- --8-5---------------------- B -----------------5-8------ ------8-5------------------ G -------------5-7---------- ----------7-5-------------- D ---------5-7-------------- --------------7-5---------- A -----5-7------------------ ------------------7-5------ E -5-8---------------------- ----------------------8-5--
How to play the Blues Am Pentatonic Scale (blue meaning the Blues note) - e -----------------------5-8- -8-5---------------------- B --------------------5-8---- -----8-5------------------ G --------------5-7-8-------- --------8-7-5------------- D ----------5-7-------------- -------------7-5---------- A -----5-6-7----------------- -----------------7-6-5---- E -5-8----------------------- ----------------------8-5- By adding a few extra notes into the scale changes the pitch and sound giving the pentatonic that distinctive blues vibe. Now apply the 12 bar blues and the Am Pentatonic together and notice how incredible these TWO sound great together. Try playing the A7 chord as a jam and apply the Pentatonic too. A minor pentatonic can be used as a lead over chord progressions in A minor, C major, G, D. Try these on your own... Good luck! F minor Pentatonic scale e ---------------------1-4-- --4-1--------------------- B -----------------1-4------ ------4-1----------------- G -------------1-3---------- ----------3-1------------- D ---------1-3-------------- --------------3-1--------- A -----1-3------------------ ------------------3-1----- E -1-4---------------------- ----------------------4-1- G minor Pentatonic e ---------------------3-6--- --6-3-------------------- B -----------------3-6------- ------6-3---------------- G -------------3-5----------- ----------5-3------------ D ---------3-5--------------- --------------5-3-------- A -----3-5------------------- -----------------5-3----- E -3-6----------------------- ---------------------6-3- Dm Pentatonic Scale e:------------------------------10-13- -13-10---------------------------- B:-------------------------10-13------ ------13-10----------------------- G:-------------------10-12------------ -----------12-10------------------ D:-------------10-12------------------ ----------------12-10------------- A:-------10-12------------------------ ----------------------12-10------- E:-10-13------------------------------ ----------------------------13-10-
C Pentatonic Scale e:--------------------------8-11- -11-8-------------------------- B:---------------------8-11------ ------11-8--------------------- G:----------------8-10----------- -----------10-8---------------- D:-----------8-10---------------- ----------------10-8----------- A:------8-10--------------------- ---------------------10-8------ E:-8-11-------------------------- --------------------------11-8- G Pentatonic Scale (15 th position same as 3 rd position) e:-------------------------------15-17- -17-15------------------------------- B:-------------------------15-17------- -------17-15------------------------- G:-------------------14-17------------- -------------17-14------------------- D:-------------14-17------------------- -------------------17-14------------- A:-------15-17------------------------- -------------------------17-15------- E:-15-17------------------------------- -------------------------------17-15- What is NEXT: Just keep practicing, go over my ebooks as many times as you need and always revisit my free video lessons on my website or over on my youtube channel. At my website https://www.learnguitartunes.com you will find more lessons and video courses to help you move onto the next level, and all my courses are imbedded with interactive Learning Tools and quizzes & questions to test your new skills. I hope to see you soon again in another guitar or ukulele lesson, and remember you can never practice too much. Tip: try not to sit with your guitar for hours, take regular breaks. Even taking a whole day as a break from playing/ practicing can help increase your skills. That s all.. Remember, this free ebook guide is to help you feel more confident and help you understand a little bit more about your guitar. Thanks again and make sure youkeep Rocking!!!!
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