"When guitar soloing, how do I know when to use a pentatonic scale or major scale?"
This guitar lesson is a great example of using A major scale patterns played in the style of "Third Stone From the Sun" by Jimi Hendrix. This is the octave guitar riff at 0:42 which is based in E mixolydian mode. You'll also learn about guitar modes and creating modal scale sounds. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com
This guitar lesson is a great example of using F major scale patterns played in the style of "The Man Who Sold the World" by Nirvana. This is the chorus bass line which begins at 0:45. Guitars tuned down 1/2 step to Eb. Suitable for beginner level plays who are getting started with playing scales. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com
This guitar lesson is a great example of using A minor scale patterns played in the style of "Rhiannon" by Fleetwood Mac. This is the opening guitar riff which includes double-stops, major thirds, minor thirds, and fifths. You can also use this song as a play along jam track to practice connecting major scale patterns for guitar. Suitable for intermediate level players and up. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com
This guitar lesson is a great example of using D major scale patterns played in the style of "I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow. This is the opening riff which makes for a great guitar picking exercise. This song also includes a key change and Mixolydian mode. Suitable for intermediate level players and up. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com
The guitar riff to "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne (with guitarist Randy Rhoads) is a fairly easy example of using A major scale patterns on the fretboard. With everything revolving around the sixth scale degree F#, this produces Aeolian mode (a.k.a. natural minor scale). You can also use the song as a jam track to practice over.
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"Down On the Corner" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is a great example of using the major scale patterns taught in Fretboard Theory. It's one of the easiest major scale songs to play because the tempo isn't too fast. It's perfect for guitarists who are just getting started with major scale melodies, riffs, lead guitar solos and bass lines. This version can be played on either acoustic or electric guitar. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com
"Wild World" by Cat Stevens is a great example of using the major scale patterns taught in Fretboard Theory. It's one of the easiest major scale songs to play because the run is simply the C major scale played backward. It's perfect for guitarists who are just getting started with major scale melodies, riffs, lead guitar solos and bass lines. This version can be played on either acoustic or electric guitar. Get free tab for this song excerpt when you sign up for a preview of the book Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com
"The Man Who Sold the World" by Nirvana is a great example of using F major scale patterns for guitar. Get free guitar tab when you sign up for a free preview of Fretboard Theory at: http://guitar-music-theory.com
"Cult of Personality" by Living Colour is a great example of using C major scale patterns for guitar. The main riff uses G Mixolydian mode (a.k.a. the "Dominant scale"). Additionally this example demonstrates how to develop alternate picking (or cross picking) technique, accuracy, fluidity and speed.
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"Third Stone From the Sun" by Jimi Hendrix is a great example of using A major scale patterns for guitar. The main riff uses guitar octave shapes and E Mixolydian mode (a.k.a. the "Dominant scale"). Desi shows you how to use this example to practice making modal sounds.
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"Stay Together For the Kids" by Blink 182 is a great example of using D major scale patterns for guitar. The opening riff uses alternate picking technique and a 1 5 6 5 chord progression (D A/C# Bm A). Additionally, this song can be used as a play-along jam track to practice playing and connecting major scale positions on the guitar fretboard.
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"Rhiannon" by Fleetwood Mac is a great example of using A minor scale patterns for guitar (C major). The opening riff includes double-stops, third intervals and a 6 4 chord progression. Additionally, this song can be used as a play-along jam track to practice playing and connecting major scale positions on the guitar fretboard.
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"La Bamba" by Los Lobos is a great example of using C major scale patterns for guitar. The opening riff includes double-stops, third intervals and a 1 4 5 chord progression. Additionally, this song can be used as a play-along jam track to practice playing and connecting major scale positions on the guitar fretboard.
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The lead guitar solo to "Island in the Sun" by Weezer is a great example of using G major scale patterns on the guitar fretboard. You can also use the song as a backing jam track to practice playing and connecting major scale patterns for guitar.
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