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lesson description
video
1
The five positions of the A minor pentatonic scale are shown. The importance of memorizing all 5 positions is discussed.
"BB's box" is pointed out.
(play time=4:01) added: 04-17-2007
2
Explanation of how the A minor pentatonic scale is derived from the C major diatonic scale.
(play time=1:18) added: 04-26-2007
3
Explanation of how the A minor pentatonic scale is derived from the A major diatonic scale.
(play time=2:09) added: 04-26-2007
4
Explanation of how the A major pentatonic scale is derived from the A major diatonic scale.
(play time=0:51) added: 04-27-2007
5
It's noticed that the A major pentatonic scale has the same shape as the A minor pentatonic scale, except it's 3 frets lower; not surprising given lessons 2 and 4 above.
Locating one scale from the other using your little and index fingers is also shown.
(play time=1:30) added: 04-27-2007
6
The five positions of the A major pentatonic scale are quickly reviewed.
(play time=1:48) added: 04-17-2007
guitar tabs for some songs John has played.
Song
mp3
Key
Lead tablature
Last modified
Chords
Last modified
Difficulty level
Spider In My Web
A
08-19-2006
08-19-2006
medium-easy; song sample only
YT Blues
G
07-01-2006
04-11-2007
medium
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