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Guide | 1 months ago

I discovered 4 NeW Pentatonic scales 🤯🎸

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In this video, I’m walking you through the process of how I discovered these four pentatonic scales.

I started by looking at the minor pentatonic and asking myself, “What actually makes this scale special?” When I compared it to the natural minor (Aeolian) scale, I realized it was simply missing the 2nd and 6th degrees.

That got me thinking…

What if I did the same thing to Ionian? Or Lydian? Or Mixolydian? What would happen?

In this video, you’ll find out. The result is four completely new pentatonic scales that work beautifully over major, major 7, dominant 7, and even diminished harmony. More importantly, they create fresh colors, new melodic ideas, and a different way of thinking about the fretboard.

For me, the process is the most important part. I’m not just showing you new scales, I’m showing you how to discover ideas like this on your own. Try removing different notes from scales you already know and listen to what happens. You never know what you’ll discover.

Hope you enjoy the video! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let me know what you come up with.

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I discovered 4 NeW Pentatonic scales 🤯🎸

Guide | 1 months ago

In this video, I’m walking you through the process of how I discovered these four pentatonic scales. I started by looking at the minor pentatonic and asking myself, “What actually makes this scale special?” When I compared it to the natural minor (Aeolian) ...

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This connection solved a huge problem for me 💡

Guide | 1 months ago

Most guitar players already know Mode 1 of the minor pentatonic, but almost everyone only uses it over minor chords. Here’s a quick fix. Take an A-shape major chord and connect it directly to Mode 1 of the minor pentatonic. Used this way, that same pattern ...

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This Pattern Made Modes Finally Click💡

Short | 1 months ago

This little exercise completely changed how I saw the fretboard. I started with the first six notes of the Aeolian mode, using a Paul Gilbert-style sequence. Then I moved into Locrian and realized I could simply drop down one string and continue the exact s...

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Must-Learn Legato Licks – Part 2 💪🎸🤘

Guide | 1 months ago

Must-Learn Legato Licks – Part 2 This is another one of my all-time favorite legato exercises, an idea I picked up years ago from the legendary Richie Kotzen, who is an absolute master of this style. This pattern does far more than build speed. It develops ...

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5 Legato Exercises That Will Increase Your Left-Hand Speed

Guide | 1 months ago

Description Want a faster left hand? One of the biggest mistakes I see is players trying to move only their fingers. While finger independence is important, your wrist can assist the movement, helping you play more efficiently while you continue building fi...

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One of the Coolest Guitar Tricks Ever — The Violin Slapback Echo 🎻 (Step-bt-Step)

Guide | 1 months ago

Want that smooth, singing violin-style guitar tone? In this lesson, I break down the slapback echo trick step by step—from the delay settings and volume control to the picking-hand technique that makes the effect come alive. The secret isn’t just adding del...

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The 3-Octave Scale Run That Changed My Playing #guitarpractice

Guide | 1 months ago

This is one of the most effective alternate picking exercises I’ve ever practiced. Start slow, stay relaxed, and focus on clean, consistent picking. Speed comes naturally when the technique is solid. #guitar #guitarpractice #guitarlesson #musictheory #music...

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The FIRST Legato Lick I Ever Mastered (Every Guitarist Should Learn This!)

Guide | 1 months ago

Description: This is the first legato lick I ever mastered, and it completely changed how I approached speed, accuracy, and control. Most guitarists spend way too much time focusing on the picking hand. The secret is teaching your fretting hand to do more o...

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How to Write a Great Melody! Stop guessing, let the chords do the work😉🎸

Guide | 1 months ago

How to Write a Great Melody One of the easiest ways to write a strong melody is to let the chords do the work. In this example, I’m using the same chord shape (the E-shape barre chord) and moving it through B minor → A major → F# minor → G major. Instead of...

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Take the guest work out. Use Triads Instead 🎸

Guide | 1 months ago

Most guitarists memorize scales, but scales don’t automatically create melodies. Triads help you visualize the chord underneath the scale, making it much easier to create phrases that sound intentional instead of random. In this lesson, I show you how to us...

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This Guitar Trick Sounds Like Magic ✨

Guide | 1 months ago

🎸 This is one of my favorite delay tricks! Set your delay time to 300 milliseconds, then adjust the mix/level so the delayed note is about the same volume as your original guitar signal (or experiment to taste). In this video, I’ve got the delay set so the...

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Stop Memorizing Licks! Use Rhythm Instead🎸

Short | 1 months ago

Most guitarists memorize scales and licks, but rhythm is what makes ideas sound musical. In this lesson, I use the classic “shave and a haircut” rhythm to show how you can generate endless melodic ideas from a scale pattern you already know. Start by clappi...

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