The pentatonic scale is one of the most widely used scales in music, showing up in rock, blues, jazz, pop, and more. The word “pentatonic” comes from “penta,” meaning five—because each pentatonic scale contains just five notes. Learning pentatonic scales is essential for creating melodic, expressive solos and improvising smoothly over chord progressions. In this … Read more
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been playing for years, learning the notes on the guitar fretboard is a key step toward truly understanding your instrument and the music you play. Maybe you’ve put it off because it seemed overwhelming or confusing—or it just hasn’t felt essential until now. But learning the notes is … Read more
Scales are a fundamental part of music, forming the foundation for melodies, riffs, and solos. While there are many scales worth learning, the Major scale stands out as one of the most essential for guitarists. Although you can play the Major scale in a single position, the same notes can be found all over the … Read more
Have you tried sounding more jazzy on your instrument, but weren’t sure on how to go about this? Although jazz is a whole musical language of its own, we can take away some key concepts that will give more depth and character to your musical ideas. To clarify, a “line” simply means a series of … Read more
One way to enhance your melodies and improvisations on guitar is by harmonizing them—adding notes above or below the melody to create depth and expression. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to harmonize melodies using two powerful intervals: 3rds and 6ths. These intervals add richness and movement, making your lines sound fuller and more expressive. … Read more
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