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Hi Everyone,This lesson is specifically for students working through both Music Theory for Guitar and CAGED Basics, but I think any of my Patrons would benefit from this lesson.
Music Theory for Guitar I & II emphasize how important the Major and Minor scales are, but CAGED Basics I & II culminate with the pentatonic scale. This lesson is here to help you understand the connection between the pentatonic scale and the full major and minor scale.
The pentatonic scale is weird because it's kind of its own thing. It's a way to view the guitar. It sort of acts like a scaffolding to add more information, but it is also used interchangeably with the full scale when writing melodies, playing a solo, or playing a bass line. It also avoids the notes that differentiate the major and minor modes, making the pentatonic scale kind of a skeleton key that works in most situations.
If you've finished both series and you're interested in learning more, go here next:Learn about Melodies and soloing:• Melody Making• 5 Levels of Soloing (free YouTube video)• C Shape CAGED Soloing• I-ii Progression CAGED Soloing
If you want to learn more music theory, start from Lesson 7 of Music Theory Monday. (Everything up to lesson 7 is covered in Music Theory for Guitar I & II)
If you're curious about writing music, consider joining the next Community Challenge.