Exploring the Minor Pentatonic Pattern 2 | Blues Lead Guitar

[@EfeCevher]

Learning tons of tricks from your lessons, but more importantly I really enjoy them. Just wanted to say thank you.

[@jimandskittum]

I've got shapes 1&5 down and now I have learned 2. I'm starting to get my ear too. Thanks for your concise teaching method.

[@khm3r4luv2]

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[@dynamicness9277]

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[@apexvwarrior8082]

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[@joelhaaland2639]

If I am not going to bend the b or e string , i always use finger 2 and 4 on those strings. I think it is better for me to find alot of reasons for my pinkie to get as much use as possible. If I am going to do a bend it's just as easy to shift over at that point to have the 3rd finger in place for the bend. That just works for me !

[@JimKernix]

I used to use 2 & 4 for the fingerings but not anymore thanks to you - very insightful!

[@FTange1411]

Justin doesn't seem to be a big proponent of practicing scales, but personally i couldn't be more in favor of doing. I never really did it myself when i first started learning to play guitar, but after having done them for a while the benefits are immense. The benefits of practicing scales are not just about memorizing the scales but training your coordination, speed, timing and different patterns. The 'secret' to practicing scales is not just doing them up and down, but playing them in different patterns. Examples could be playing them in groups where you play three or four notes up the scales and then go back to the next step of the scale (A-C-D-C-D-E-D-E-G-E-G-A) Another way is to play in different intervals where between each note of the scale you jump up either a third, fourth, fifth or sixth step of the scale above the current note, e.g. with a third you would play a-d-c-e-d-g-e-a, etc. Another way instead of playing up and down the same pattern is to play up one pattern and down the next. Doing such exercises for 5-10 minutes a day can greatly improve your playing in many ways, and can also be done while doing other things such as watching tv. A great advantage of this type of focused playing is that in 5-10 minutes you can play as many notes as you would otherwise do in a normal 1-2 hours normal playing session making your practice time a lot more effective.

[@billy_h_bonney2097]

seriously, by the time I found my place on one string and fret, you were 2 steps ahead of my and moving on to the 3rd.

[@KrazzyKittyy]

Slow the video down as much as you want!

[@switch1e]

I’m so guilty of the fingers 2 and 4 on the top two strings. That’s how I ended up learning it, it’ll take a while to try and undo that code

[@robertwebelo1414]

You’re a great teacher, Thank you. :)

[@johnnga4496]

Thanks for the little help in which notes to bend

[@dr.sachinshinde6472]

Nicely explained sir.. Thank you for your efforts.. You are the best

[@MarkShian]

Thank you so much for this Justin. I really hope you will post Pattern 3, 4 and 5. And show us some playing examples of licks that we can use with those patterns like you've done as you demonstrated this pattern. It would be awesome if you could do your videos in such a way where you also consider the more advanced player who already knows the pattern but want to learn how to be more creative with it. I really look forward to pattern 3, 4, & 5 if that's what you're planning. It would also be great to continue to teach us about the importance of the root in each pattern so we have a compass of how to move around the fingerboard and if you can teach us how to jump around from top of the fretboard to the bottom. Special thanks!

[@AnthonyUFOLundell]

Check out Justinguitar.com/ Great Diagrams of all 5 postions. Minor, and Major too :) And he refers to these "patterns" as patterns, BUT Also, there "CAGED" shape names. There is an importance to knowing the 5 shapes for arranging patterns/scales in a efficiant way :)

[@theraspful]

You make really easy to understand even for a guy in his sixties

[@michaelk3582]

Thanks for your videos. I particularly like the visual diagram as you're playing it, oftentimes you can't actually see the players fingertips to see what strings are actually pressing on or they do it so fast you can't really tell. I'm finding more difficulty in having the right hand in the right place to be able to hit the right string, as you said with a good synchronization.... I wish more teachers would go over the right hand more than they do or I should say the strumming hand.

[@chrisforever1255]

Great as always! I Iearned so much from you and looking forward for more! Keep on your good work! Greetings from Germany!

[@justinguitar]

+Chris Forever thanks Chris!

[@AnthonyUFOLundell]

The different patterns of the pentatonic funtions similar to modes. a 5 note pentatonic, means 5 different available degrees, modes. If your using one pattern for the 1-4-5. (in A) I like using pattern 2 for the 4, pattern 3 for the 5. (its all the same 5 notes, re-used right) Interesting things happen using the pentatonic like modes; the 4 (D)becomes "neutral" (no 3rd) & The 5; (E) is close to the minor pentatonic, with the exception of the 5th degree, Theirs No 5th, the 5th is raised (Augmented) I think of it as a flat 6 vs a Sharp 5th because the 5th (E) has a minor 3rd (G) Understanding the difference between minor and major pentatonic, which degrees are shared, which come from the minor pentatonic, the degrees of the major pentatonic. I'm getting into mixing the 2. for a hybread scale. which is different in how its played. it's stretegic note picking. and knowing how to mix them, where the good switch/ancor notes are. which combinations when mixing "resolve". There's a LOT to blues. Understanding how it works is smashing your head against the wall frustrating! and because the 5 chord (which is minor, is almost always subbed for major or Dominant. Incorperating Melodic minor for major blues, Harmonic for minor (I believe thats correct,!?) is HUGE. This is new me, and I'm onto something :)))) How far down the rabbit hole are ya willing to go :) It's deeper than it appears Great video Justin! Just thought I'd chime in my 5 cents. Cheers :)

[@dasaanudasa3893]

Thank you...!!!

[@Leandruzo]

Justin, you're awesome !!! when i grow up i want to be just like you . =)

[@justinguitar]

+Leandro Mathias then don't ever grow up ;)

[@hruaisanga4441]

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[@TheSlotto]

Justin, Thanks for explaining this. I've been playing for 30 years running only pattern 1 comfortably. I tried to study pattern 2 and 3 on my own years ago but couldn't incorporate all 3 into together into something cool. With this video you have helped me make some sense of how to do it. I can't wait for pattern 3, 4 and 5. Thanks!

[@jamesrogers2963]

Thank you, Justin- this lesson has been very good for me. I finally understand ho to progress from pattern 1 and why. The incidental suggestions you make are really important as well. I like your style of teaching... and my career was dedicated to teaching... thanks again!

[@mercytoday]

Wow just wow! Thank you so much Justin!

[@Marcnshae2011]

Thx!

[@svenikea8428]

Had to buy a cap to follow these lessons. Thanks.

[@dollar5832]

thanks Justin for that corker tip, I'm guilty of that.

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[@justinguitar]

+Zeka Spalcev cheers! lot more awesomeness on the way!

[@mwltd]

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[@justinguitar]

+mwltd you're welcome :) appreciate the kind words!

[@garrypeaks770]

Brilliant

[@khm3r4luv2]

Thanks Sir.

[@billy_h_bonney2097]

holy cow man, I cant run through them that quick

[@albashum1]

Thanks again, Justin.

[@justinguitar]

+Asher Woods ur welcome!

[@timdecker6063]

This one kinda blew my mind. in a way,, this pattern is almost the reverse of pattern 1. The stretches for the notes are 211122 pattern 1 and 122111. Sorry didn't know a good way to describe it. Still building my vocab

[@davidmason1203]

Hi Justin, I think it's an historical thing, the fingering thing you spoke about in this video Pattern 2 pentatonic scale. I think the older tutor books (available in the 1950's -1960's and possibly even now etc.,) are showed the fingerings etc., prevalent for the music of their time, either classical or dance band stuff etc., etc., i.e., pre. the 1960's music and the British Blues Boom! I can remember people saying Keith Richards wasn't a very good guitarist because he slurred his notes etc., but that is all part of the Blues or Rhythm and Blues style of guitar playing that he was trying to emulate, and it was not really understood by older generation of people in the UK at the time, but was picked up on by lots of young British guitarist who were also trying to emulate Rhythm & Blues!

[@droj43]

Thanks 4 the vid justin But i wanted to know if you will ever do a video teaching a few jimmy page blues licks , or maybe you already have i havent searched enough

[@northof50now]

What's the position of pattern 2? The Sky is Crying! Couldn't play the song without it. Excellent tip on the fingering. You have to decide if you simply want to play scales fast, or play music. I have seen that first-finger/pinky fingering as well. It only works if you are trying see how fast you can play the scale, or to use it to gain pinky strength/minimum movement skill.

[@justinguitar]

+northof50now great track!

[@andrewclark1889]

Super helpful video

[@trackingtreasure6947]

I swear you do it different in both the first scale lesson and this one when you’re coming back up

[@coltronamorph]

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[@LawyerGamerLounge]

Superb teacher

[@alexandregtg]

Awesome video, really! You're an amazing teacher, thank you!

[@justinguitar]

+Alexandre Coulombe cheers!

[@townheadbluesboy]

thanks for doing these videos - great lessons

[@justinguitar]

+townheadbluesboy Cheers!

[@tdunster2011]

I bought the Beginner Course Book and started playing in November 2015. I'm just starting to learn the minor pentatonic scale in stage 7 of the course.This pattern looks a little more complex. Should I have a crack at it or just stick with where I am in the course ?

[@justinguitar]

+tdunster2011 wait - stick with the programme for best results!

[@learningthelife27]

Great job man

[@ericsbuds]

amazing. anyone wants to learn guitar they need search no further!

[@justinguitar]

+ericsbuds cheers!

[@theswedex]

Ah! The old Albert King box!

[@justinguitar]

+theswedex all the kings like this box!

[@drumilo8814]

can you play this starting on a different root note?

[@MRGTR-94]

Great lesson as usual Justin

[@justinguitar]

+AJ Gray Cheers AJ.

[@adamelkhamsi3124]

Great I found out that I already learnt this pattern just by exploring the guitar neck starting from pattern1 although I didn't know how what it was called :) Thanks for the lesson anyway!

[@2rdn274]

if your tuned half step down would it make a difference? Thanks

[@847lifestyle]

i feel so dumb. I didn't realise to start the next pattern on the root note. I just figured it was shape to shape but now that makes sense why it's always in red on those diagrams..

[@SergioLepidio]

Weel done! Nice lesson!

[@segaminifly]

Thanks for the great lesson, Justin! It would be nice to know the 'blue' notes location as well, though :)

[@AnthonyUFOLundell]

The Flat 5... is located in between the 4th and 5. You could think of it as a (b)"flat 5" or (#)Sharp 4th Tomato / Tommato

[@thomasraven]

The word for the day is corkers. :)

[@loutheglassguy4658]

+JustinGuitar can you do Janice Hopkins summertime scale.??

[@jamesbanks2492]

What about the chords that come with the E minor pentatonic scale cuz I would like to learn to chords that goes with the scale😎😎😎?

[@rodneycampbell3825]

Wait so for box 2 I'm supposed to start on the root and not the lowest string or it that just how you teach it

[@Strabbs12345]

Will there be a lesson on licks in position 2? That'd be good?

[@justinguitar]

+Strabbs12345 next week :)

[@Strabbs12345]

+JustinGuitar your a legend!! genuinely appreciate all the lessons over the years. In the next 5 years there'll be bands in total guitar saying they got started coz of you and your work!

[@DKDonson]

xellent

[@artartsen2898]

Weird how Rob Chapman just did a lesson on the same thing :P

[@justinguitar]

+Art Artsen that is strange indeed.

[@briansmith7205]

What chord form does pattern fall under

[@justinguitar]

Use the CAGED acronym but starting from the letter E. Pattern 1 = E-shape Pattern 2 = D-shape etc. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com

[@thephantom39]

Ack I need my printable Pattern 2 from your website, but you have not posted lesson BL - 407 yet on your web site .. Help me obi wan kenobi, you are my only hope... I mean Justin

[@justinguitar]

+Uncle Jeff's World just made it live, was stuck in a meeting!

[@thephantom39]

Thanks a million :)

[@kennethcarvalho3684]

Writing bad code hmmmm... Great lesson..

[@lefterissavva341]

It's like the pattern of the major scale, right?

[@EpicTurtlezHD1]

No it's a pentatonic scale, which is completely different. For example, the C major/A minor scale consist of 7 notes and an octave while the C major/A minor pentatonic scale consist of 5.

[@justinguitar]

+Lefteris Savva well all scales have patterns that link together, just due to the way the notes are repeated on the guitar neck. So in that respect yes. But it's a different sounding scale with different use!

[@TheNirvan999]

I have a question are these patterns connected ? The second pattern of Minar pentatonic scale looks exactly like Major pentatonic scale ? Please could somebody explain me that , I am getting confused :(

[@Natyelvertonmusictuition]

Simple my friend....the minor and major pentatonic scales are the same series of notes starting in different places (e.g A minor = A C D E G & C major = C D E G A - same notes)

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[@justinguitar]

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[@lexbeats13]

I noticed you bend quite easily in each video, i wonder which string gauge do u use and is it important in blues guitar playing?

[@thdw1863]

+Lexan bending notes is pretty essential for blues solo's in my opinion. I'm trying it on an acoustic and it's pretty hard but enough practice makes it easier.

[@choochoochooseyou]

Pattern 1 went in no problem. This one really confused me I'm afraid.

[@loutheglassguy4658]

#Joplin

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+Samrat Somanna congratulations. You win! :)

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8:58 lost me

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OMG DID YOU MUDDY THE WATERS, MATE! Anyone new would interpret the first third of the video as Swahili! Lol

[@TheFuckingInfernal]

wait wait, are you a programmer too?

[@justinguitar]

+NorthernH I learned to program BASIC on a BBC Model B back in the days of tape storage and floppy discs! Dad made me and my sis hand code games we wanted to play... nightmare!

[@Strabbs12345]

Well that f I want accurate concise explanations, I'll stick with Justin, if I want banal, childish, giggly humour stolen from all the worst to shows ever, with self promotion only ever a moment away? I know where to look!

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