You’ve Been Practicing The Pentatonic Scale on Guitar WRONG!

In this video, Guitareo instructor Ayla will teach you how to play the pentatonic scale on guitar.
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0:00 - Intro
There's no "right" way to approaching the pentatonic scale. But there is an easy way where you only have to learn two positions of the scale and still unlock the fretboard of the guitar.
1:26 - Trick #1 - Know The Root Note
The key to fully understanding the guitar is locating the root note of the scale.
3:12 - Trick #2 - Add Musical Context
Play over a backing track and try experimenting with how you play the scale. You'll find melodies from changing the order or phrasing of the scale.
5:12 - Trick #3 - Master One Part Of The Neck
Start with mastering ONE part of the neck to keep it simple and accessible. So when you hear a lick, you know where to find it.
7:46 - 4th Position Pentatonic Scale
You can also call it the A string root Pentatonic shape. This is when you can start to add new colors and notes.
9:46 - Transposing The Pentatonic Scale
When you know the regions of the neck really well, you'll be able to find and move up the octave and play the same shape. Now the whole fretboard is covered!
10:53 - Next Steps
Remember root notes and learn your intervals!
12:30 - Performance
Now we'll put everything we learned into one guitar jam.
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[@MusoraMedia]

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[@jojojojojojojojojojojojob]

how you string your guitar so perfectly like at 0:06 where you have consistent break angle on all strings?

[@OTCRock4one]

Excellent approach!

[@learning_chess]

try to follow alif ba ta style...🤭🤭

[@ronknox3996]

You have lightning fingers, and are a great teacher , awesome guitar collection as well...😊

[@lukecarey613]

Don’t tell people they’re doing things wrong. You’re not qualified to know.

[@rattana4350]

I'm a 74 year old beginner. Only learned about the pentatonic scales a couple months ago and have been practicing what you showed us in the beginning. I call myself old slow fingers. But one of the very first things I learned is that you can make real melodic sounds just by skipping around any of the scales. It impressed me so much that I believe what teachers say about scales being boring is b.s. I love doing scales, all of them. I began learning because I'm afraid that one of these days dementia may set in and after reading a piece on researchers who visited a nunnery found that some of the nuns who had alzheimers and dementia , showed no signs of it. They discovered that the nuns played scrabble, chess, and did crossword puzzles. I'll be practicing until my wife takes my guitar away from me.

[@rattana4350]

By the way: you're the best darned teacher I've seen on KZbin. Please keep teaching.

[@JB-jo1pf]

I hear ya! I'm 68 and been trying to learn for 3 years. The old fingers sure don't move like they used to. Good luck!

[@roberttosa2560]

Right on my older brother. Rock on. New player here at 64.

[@dannyprasetya2496]

KEEP PLAYING!!!!!

[@marcusfigueiredo317]

You all are amazing! Love to know there's people around at any time learning

[@deepspacey2166]

I respect that you didn't edit your mistake. It makes you much more relatable and also shows no matter how good we get at playing we all make mistakes... and it's ok. Great lesson, thank you.

[@g.banderas1242]

Very good for sharing how much pentatonic scales so relative. Thanks for sharing your story. Love it 💖👍☯️

[@bar_fun3315]

@@sunfoodraw what's wrong with you? She's actually a good guitar player giving valuable information to people and all you can say is "I'd tap that little girl". There isn't anything more to say. 😪

[@sunfoodraw]

@@bar_fun3315 Uh... that isn't actually what I said seems you've re-worded it a bit. Though to answer your question that isn't All I can think to say... would you care to hear or are we done with this?

[@mikerudolph2419]

@@sunfoodraw Your a douche bag

[@sunfoodraw]

@Mike Rudolph 'douche bag,' lol. What is this 2nd grade? Must be, with such terms as 'douche bag' as well as the unsolicited, not to mention unwarranted chivalry. Now honestly, do you and the other medialer have a secret Crush? If so, then why don't the two of you try focusing your energies on that. Write her a lame assed 50 pg poem or something . Since you seem to feel my tactics are so 'doucheie '

[@VickyHimpong]

Its A Very Nice Teori About Pentatonic..You are so Talent Dear.. Please make a video reaction to Alip_Ba_Ta Sweet Child O Mine,And Then Please Give Us some Lesson About His Tecknik.. Thank you so much..I hope it will heapen from you..You are so Smart And Beautifull..thaks

[@alisantoso6135]

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[@tick7146]

Wow! You explained to me in 14 minutes what no one has been able to concisely teach me in my 18 months of playing. You teach good...real good!

[@sriley53sr]

Doesn't she though? Very good ..❤

[@devincrinklaw2104]

Such a natural teacher. So easy to understand!

[@mikemullen1413]

Like your icon!

[@thesambehindtheslaughter8843]

@oshrjdgsfj geurgdyd u good bud?

[@jaye9724]

a humble one tooo

[@backyardblacksmith3090]

Deus vult

[@taylermayhem]

She knows what beginner is struggling with. She teaches “The root of Practice”

[@christopherneil1271]

You're the nicest guitar instructor on KZbin. You make learning guitar so relaxing. I'm a beginner and I'm practicing your pentatonic techniques. It has made learning so much more fun for me. Now when I practice it actually is starting to sound like music which is our ultimate goal like you've said. Thank you for keeping it simple and easy....

[@derekjomackay]

I spend a lot of time floating about the minor pentatonic and blues scales and often get stuck playing the same thing over and over. This lesson has freed me and allowed me to use many more notes as well as adding a more fluid feel to my playing. Thank you so much! Just subscribed and looking forward to more, you are a truly fantastic teacher.

[@RaymondSardella]

Thanks for helping simplify and bringing down to one scale. I picked up the guitar at 53 and to be honest you have helped me push through problems better than any other person.

[@killakelz4444]

Honestly you are an excellent teacher. I've been playing a little over 10 years. I learned more from you, and your videos than from anyone else in my life. You speak so eloquently, and have a way of dumbing music theory down to where after over a decade I'm FINALLY getting it. Thank you soo much! You teach and play like an Angel!

[@joangarcia6510]

It’s so nice to hear a female teaching guitar. Your teaching style is pleasant and informative. I’m a teacher too and learning guitar at age 69! 5 years now.

[@user-el6ve2rl9b]

paja brava

[@tiernanfoss]

So many teachers create information overload in their students. I think this is why many give up. You have a rare gift for keeping things simple and accessable. I'm always inspired to practice after watching your videos!

[@cynthiapatton472]

Me too...

[@arthuralejandro5412]

overload because they do it fast in the video demo,never expect to get visual step by step info per se,just theory,printed material still the only practical guide.

[@matte5674]

This was so helpful. I’ve been having a hard time trying to conceptualize playing guitar and this helped a lot.👍

[@MusoraMedia]

Yay! We're happy this helped 😃

[@thejosefgottfriedproject8580]

Bravo! Where were you and KZbin 40 years ago when I started playing the guitar? It was such an overwhelming task to try to learn the 5 different pentatonic shapes and then just remember where the root was when you played in a different key! Needless to say I never mastered it. This is genius to only learn 2 shapes. Thank you and keep the lessons coming, please!

[@megatonhammer4723]

I started playing guitar at 16 and fast forward 30 yrs later, i’m still stuck with with very very little music theory and have tried my best to learn from all sources available. You are an excellent teacher coz you teach in such an easy to understand manner that’s non intimidating and it would encourage any amateur who’s trying to better themselves. Thank you, YOU DEFINITELY ROCK!!

[@chesterburnett3466]

What a truly pleasant person, and inspiring guitar teacher.

[@hugodoucet2872]

You are so amazing to listen to.. Thank you for simplifying your lessons so we, common mortals can also enjoy playing guitar!

[@fgra1]

Thank you for taking your time to do this video , a year into lockdown learning this gives me real hope .

[@ronaldibarra4835]

It's imposible not to love this young lady. She demonstrates the hard aspects of learning the guitar in a very simple way. She has become my favorite tutor, and I have watched dozens of them!

[@arkhamnights]

These are some of my favorite guitar videos on the internet. Thanks so much for making them.

[@euroaguitars.drgaspickups8197]

I've learnt more from you in half a dozen videos, than I have for years. Thankyou so much. 👍

[@ricklee9473]

Such a pleasure to watch and learn from someone who clearly loves what they are doing , and in my estimation , eager to help music enthusiasts on they're journey too. Hats off to a gifted young lady, You have the "chillest " vibe on YT.

[@vsatya4364]

Ayla, your subtle enthusiasm is just devine. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us.👍👍🙏

[@TheCunningLinguist]

Such a charismatic and easy-going teacher. Loving your content, keep it up!

[@Allison_Chaynes]

OK, I'm actually blown away. This makes so much more sense.

[@gailwade1638]

Thank you for this inspirational way to think about playing lead guitar! I am a 65 years young female that has been playing since I was 10.... transitioning from acoustic guitar to Tele. Its a difficult switch but your method of presenting these scales makes it so much more understandable and accessible! You are an amazing young lady and I wish you many wonderful years of music making!!! Many thanks!

[@cleanriver2]

What a fresh and useful perspective you bring to guitar instruction!

[@gregcox9205]

As a beginner that has been dabbling with pentatonic scales this approach is exactly what I needed to begin jamming or playing with other musicians. I would love to see a video on that topic. Thank you so much for sharing your insight!!

[@mwinyimwenyi]

You're a better teacher than a lotta older seasoned musicians trynna teach. Good job.

[@billandmyraclarke2809]

I've been working thru what you've shown in this video Ayla and I'm really finding it ingenious! It has really freed up my brain to jump from chord change to chord change. A big think you!

[@ChloeBrown-wn7yy]

I've watched so many people try to explain pentatonic fretboard theory and nothing has helped much. At first I thought your idea was not going to work, but after watching the whole thing, I think this is going to be life changing! Thanks so much for the great lesson

[@julienperrocheau2247]

Ayla, please make an entire soloing guitar course!🤩 I would pay for this! You're so clear in your explanations! Sounds sweet even with simple licks...😍

[@GorbyP]

Simpin

[@GorbyP]

@scripteaze no... when someone talks like they are writing a love poem and quite literally have hearts in their eyes at the end, that's simpin, I don't know what your black people in the closet thing is about, it sounds like you need a hug ✌

[@jessejordan8116]

Brilliant as always! Thanks for this.

[@WiggleWood]

I have seen so many videos on the subject and this is the only one that has done a good job of explaining this in a way i could actually understand. Thank you!

[@tonyhiggins5745]

You have the best guitar videos on the internet. You also seem such an authentic, good soul that you are very easy to watch and follow. Please don't change a thing. Best wishes.

[@lorenjo]

Thank you Ayla! You're great player & teacher!

[@chrisandlane]

Colors. I absolutey love that! Ive been learning for a couple of years, slowly but consistently. Tonight I had the WOW moment playing along with you. You know, like when something finally clicks. Ive been trying to slide my scales up the neck to no avail. However, you opened that door and in the pool I went. So simple, yet amazing! Thank you so much

[@KateSkorski]

This video has just blown my mind! As someone who is still struggling with improv..I think this is genius! Will definitely be putting this to into practice.

[@user-zj6ho9ow3r]

I like how you're an honest and straightforward and a smooth kinda cool way of instruction,KEEP IT UP

[@chadoakley5105]

thankyou your videos help a lot

[@sconzman1]

I have been playing for a long time and have had several bands. I do have to say that the teachers back then Never taught like you do. I thinks teachers back then made students give up the guitar. At 14 I was listening to Jimi Hendrix (My Favorite) and actually learned to play guitar from listening to him and then figuring the song out. I still have my 1968 Strat and several other guitars. Again, don't stop what you are doing. You are a Great teacher, writer and a Great Performer! love your songs! You Are Truly Talented and Gifted!... Allan PS: give a holler if you are ever gigging in the New Jersey area!

[@felicianobaltazar1934]

I like the way you explain the pentatonic scale. I really appreciated your kindness in sharing it with people like me

[@haroldcory3587]

I have been playing for over 30 years and you still taught me something I didn't know. Thanks for what you do.

[@tonypowell250]

Pentatonic is like you can checkout any time you like, but you can never leave!

[@robertgenier3037]

Ha nice

[@fun3000able]

as long as you have the pink Champagne on ice ...

[@peterfile2185]

Damn got the solo playing in my head rn

[@pppratyushhh4941]

Tana nana naaaaaaahhhhh..tana na !

[@mohithmohan3420]

@@pppratyushhh4941 tanananaaa tanana tauuunnn

[@zuluwarrior1263]

This is so easy to watch and understand, I always usually feel so intimidated by guitar scales and music theory but this really puts me at ease and I absorb it much much better thank you

[@MrChrisblaydes]

Brilliant lesson. Connecting the root note on the A string and being able to play a shape knowing that has unlocked the fretboard for me, Thanks!

[@Zanshin001]

What a beautiful person and helpful video! I've had this saved for a while and finally want to practice with purpose again. Keep it up!

[@perrythomasmusic3709]

Hi Ayla. I stopped in to see this lesson, while doing a search and wanted to leave a comment. I have been playing for a long time and I also teach the guitar. I have been around some GREAT guitarists, because I used to do some agent work and set up concert events through my company back then, for people like Muriel Anderson, Stephen Bennett, Richard Smith, etc........so some great guitarists. There is a trick to teaching guitar and you have that knack. I just wanted to say good luck and I think people will really benefit by watching you, INCLUDING ME. I am always practicing to stay in shape. I am pretty old school, playing my own songs, as well as covering classic rock artists.

[@davidcarr9003]

No dislikes on this video and that's how it should be, a good lesson presented very well by a good teacher. Thanks Ayla.

[@mikecoleman4628]

Actually KZbin stopped showing dislike counts. They are there, they're just not shown. But, she is a great teacher.

[@Rick_Cleland]

There's 434 dislikes now.

[@andrewbello983]

Great advice for beginners to get started! Very nice Gal!

[@tyclavin6356]

Broken down so well. Clean topics that build. Much appreciated.

[@jimleffler7976]

She kicks so much rear not only playing but teaching, I'd never played that scale that way, she makes it sound excellent,very encouraging as well. Thanks 😊!

[@GorbyP]

Kicks rear?!?!?!?!

[@vincentjackson3472]

This was a really great wee lesson! Appreciate you putting your time and effort into it.:) Have subscribed and will look at your other videos when I have a chance! Thanks again!

[@sergiferrer-salat6885]

Thank you and congratulations! This is such a simple and smart way to improvise melodically with the pentatonic scale. Bravo!

[@ar3308]

One of the best, most insightful approaches to not only the pentatonic scale, but also actually unlocking the fretboard. Ive been playing for 30 years and this approach is brilliant. Thank you so much.

[@brianmadro]

Here is my pentatonic scale teacher! Now every time I hear "pentatonic" I remember her.

[@sadboisean2927]

Okay, I have a new guitar crush now🥺💙. Thank you so much for making pentatonic scale easy to understand

[@patrickd8820]

Agreed!! She’s so cool 😭

[@raysmith1630]

Great lesson Ayla. You have a wonderful talent for teaching. Very clear and concise. Thanks for the video.

[@PURPLE_SHADE_SMOOTHIE]

❤ the best advice I’ve heard in the last 5 years of beginner/intermediate guitar lesson searching.

[@royhajj2881]

You make the guitar smooth for me. I hope for a lesson that includes some detail on the modes, god bless you 🙏

[@MusoraMedia]

How do you approach the pentatonic scale? Let me know ⬇

[@marwa-akanintendoswitch6705]

I am starting over a week when my guitar comes in so I’ll see✨

[@MusoraMedia]

@@marwa-akanintendoswitch6705 Keep us posted!

[@larryferguson1547]

Hi. What gauge strings do you use?

[@dsiewert100]

Your approach is very similar to the path I stumbled upon. Learn the pentatonic scale rooted on the E string. Then rooted on the A string. This makes the I, IV, V intervals simple to cover. Then learn the scale rooted on the D string. This lets you jump up an octave from your E string root to the D string root. Learning the pentatonic shape for G string gives you the IV and V for a D-rooted first. (I). I don’t think I’ve seen anyone else cover things in this manner, so you actually provided some reassurance that I’m on a useful path.

[@Krullmatic]

I've been playing for 39 years now ( I'm 51), and back in the day, when I was learning guitar, I taught myself alot of it by ear, had people show me stuff, and watched alot of videos (VHS, that is, if you can remember those lol). I don't know actually when I learned the name of the pentatonic scale, but that's mostly what I've been playing in for years and years. I absolutely LOVE the blues, and that's what I mostly play, unless the headbanger comes out in me lol. I watch these beginner videos to see if I missed something along the way, find a new way to play the scales, or learn new techniques. Thanks for KZbin! Plus, I like the way you teach, break everything down, are calm, and take your time with it. Thanks Ayla, and Keep on ROCKIN' girl! ,🎼♥️🎸🤘😠🤘🎶

[@nepalimusic]

What a humble person you are. This is awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@myhypno]

I'm a 66yo getting back into playing after 25yr layoff. You have such a kind soul and gifted approach to explaining complex info and making it so easy. I am always inspired after spending time with you. Thank-you...:)

[@cynthiapatton472]

What a great lesson. I love the way you explained music theory in a nutshell. I love your advice on becoming proficient with a little bit and knowing it well. My approach to the Am Pentatonic scale is doing exactly what you just displayed. I am learning more techniques and I feel confident in my ability to solo. With Teachers like you on the internet I have been blessed with hard earned talent. It takes time and practice. How much effort and time have you put into your guitar skills?

[@marwa-akanintendoswitch6705]

Ayla you are inspiration for me, you are the reason I’m going to play guitar love ya keep going💗🎸

[@meshkatmahmud1887]

Love and respect Alla Tesla Mobe. You're a terribly great teacher. Hats off..

[@fayel608]

Now this is the video that actually makes sense when talking about the pentatonic scale, thank you so much for this really helpful tip!

[@jonschmidt4686]

I respect what she’s saying, I’ve personally found just learning 3 note per string learning the major scale to be more eye opening. With that you also get all the modes related to the major scale, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, aeolian, Locrian, Ionian.

[@oOTheJaNOo]

I like the split screen of your picking and fretting hand.:)

[@michelthibeault5176]

You are the first in all those on the net who can help me to understand and I appreciate the fact that you make emphasis on learning the root note thank a lot dear

[@reecevidamour1597]

Thanks for the lesson, I feel like this approach is exactly what I missed and I've overloaded my head with sliding up and down the fret board all the time and having to remember each scale shape!

[@robbyclark6915]

Been doing exactly this for 20+ years and never been held back by it. Sometimes I throw in some 3 note modes but I only know a couple of positions for those as well. Surprisingly, it never really gets boring either. There’s always something to work on

[@baldeagle13x]

I’ve messed about hopelessly for years on the guitar, and I was planning on selling my gear on eBay shortly, but this video has reenergised me and I’m going to persevere with her advice. If you read this; thank you for my new lease of life with guitar.

[@CornDogAnimations]

So how’s it been going? I bought an epiphone sg ve and it sounds awesome. What king of guitar do you have?

[@aufifob]

@@CornDogAnimations I’ve a PRS SE 24 . Lovely thing, birthday present from wife and kids a few years ago when I was going to be the new ( fill in guitarist of choice here!) I failed miserably, but I’m trying to learn the notes on the fretboard and really master the pentatonic scale and the open chords- properly this time. Im 62 now, and I’m hoping that by my 65th, I’ll be passable. Im relaxing into it more, not trying to be Jimmy Page in 3 months anymore .

[@CornDogAnimations]

@@aufifob haha yeah. I’m starting to want to work on scales so I know what key to play in church.

[@raysmith1630]

Hang in there Bald Eagle, music is life!

[@Rodedog55]

Thank you for your kind way, and showing us your approach to learning how to progress some each time we pick up our guitar.

[@pupmusic2281]

Thanks. You explained it very well. Good advise and instructions. You made it easier to understand

[@tednugent916]

When l started playing pentatonic lead about 40 years ago l soon realised that l was 'talking' and the root note was the 'subject' of my speech...

[@gregkunkel8704]

Pardon sir, would you rather have two 1976 Ford Broncos or three 76 Chev blazers?? this is id test for the motor city madman :)

[@tednugent916]

@@gregkunkel8704 Haha Broncos all the way..

[@bryandalley35]

Holy.... . Mr Nugent himself... We're not worthy... 😎👍👍😎

[@tednugent916]

@@bryandalley35 Haha not the real Ted mate just a fan using his name to remain anonymous...

[@g.banderas1242]

Absolutely agree 👍

[@davidlegalley1161]

Thank you, this is a terrific approach to learning these Pentatonic Scale positions 🙏🏾🙏🏻👍🏽👍🏻❗

[@jamesdonnelly8888]

You are a breath of fresh air. Really enjoyed the lesson, thank you

[@paulherlihy9290]

Love this girls lessons. Simple, easy to understand and motivational

[@rodrich1644]

Great lesson. Perhaps you could expand on embellishments, like bends, hammer-on/pull-offs etc. while soloing in the scales?

[@MusoraMedia]

Thanks for the suggestion! And we're happy you enjoyed this lesson 😊

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

YES!!

[@mykhedelic6471]

She is both a nuanced musician and an effective teacher. Guitareo has produced this well to be a good hang in a cool bedroom with a person who lives in a healthy zone. These are great videos and she's so wonderful and weirdly Canadian and cool. I really hope she gets to make all the music she's tapping in to. A positive vibe on a conflicted planet. Go forth, ATM! Kids have it so good these days with videos like this, this will help the planet one note and space at a time. Keep on keepin on.

[@lanwan]

I’m gonna have to watch this back a few dozen times. Am certain there are nuggets of gold in here 👍

[@TheChrisfinley1]

Thank you Ayla for this amazing lesson 💛 I truly appreciate you

[@erc5445]

If you haven’t already, watch her cover of “since I’ve been loving you” she’s a true prodigy

[@1STTechResponse]

Ayla is as they say "TOTALLY AWESOME" in her ability to teach, In watching her numerous videos it has opened this 65yr old eyes to new ways to play the guitar with her easy to understand examples. I never get overloaded with new concepts that she demonstrates in her videos. Rock on Ayla.....!!!!!

[@davemcdonald8790]

Nice playing! Thanks for the lesson!

[@seansutube5791]

Your best lesson yet. I started playing this along with a bit more of the blues scale to backing tracks and feel like it opened tons of doors. Thank you thank you thank you

[@okalanikane]

You are the Greatest Guitar Hacker ever!!

[@jamiehood3165]

I love this girl..... She is a damn good teacher

[@ShannonMarie_aguafiestasvlogs]

Great video! Thanks!

[@acespedes5044]

I love this video. You explain things very well!

[@jokosuseno3037]

So lovely personal approaching,,, to pentatonic scale,,, Speaking about that,, maybe you should take a look and do some reaction to an awesome guitar technic on Alip_Ba_Ta (Indonesia) the greatest fingerstyle guitarist today and has massive viewers on KZbin.

[@stevemitchell5389]

You Canadians always seem so nice.

[@powtothewow]

Excellent instruction and very impressive playing, wow.

[@paulroe9689]

I love listening to this young lady, I think she is one of the best guitar teachers on you tube, she is so humble

[@KRNagoya]

Excellent lesson. I wanted to add that I see the pentatonic scale across the fretboard using the two extended scales ... The first one starting on the sixth string 3rd fret and progressing through the strings at frets 3,5:3,5,7:5,7:5,7,9:8,10:8,10,12 for the 6th to the first string. The second starts at the 8th fret of the sixth string and goes 8,10,12:10,12:10,12,14:12,14:13,15,17:15,17 ... The doublet-triplet pattern keeps repeating so it's easy to remember, the root is the second note of the doublet, the major seventh is in the middle of the doublet, the major third is is between the first two notes of the triplet, the flat fifth is between the second two notes of the triplet ... And every pentatonic note is hit on the fretboard if you go up/down the octaves of the starting notes. I just use the root note on the sixth string to center both patterns and I can easily find all the main intervals I care about. ... Oh ... And for the Major pentatonic is the same pattern ( of course) but the root is the first note of the triplet. This helps me all across the fretboard.

[@davidschulder5241]

This sounds good, but can you tell me: with for instance, I

[@VinJapanGuitarShop]

Where was this kid back in '85 when I started playing guitar?! This would've saved me decades of frustration!

[@lot25]

She didn’t exist yet, I imagine.

[@geoffpoole483]

@@lot25 Nor did KZbin.

[@marvinbush9330]

I've been playing the minor pentatonic scale for decades -- decades -- and you're the first person who ever taught me how to use it. Thank you.

[@richmessner4905]

Nicely Done! Makes total sense! Great Lesson!