Mixing Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales Blues Lesson!

In this lesson, I'll help you execute mixing major and minor pentatonic scales into your blues solos!
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[@coreycongilio]

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[@tpan17able]

Really nice teaching! Learned some nice stuff! Definitely a follower now!

[@catcancrunch7260]

I've been playing 40 years and I have to honestly say that was the best demonstration of mixing up Maj / Min hands down 👍

[@coreycongilio]

Glad to hear it!

[@slickrick5811]

I have to agree, I have here been playing since 85; he has a good way of teaching without playing super-simple licks

[@andrewhackney3718]

Combining position 1 of minor pentatonic with position 1 of major pentatonic blew my mind for some reason. I always thought of it as playing one or the other. Def a lightbulb moment for me, Corey! Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@coreycongilio]

Glad it helped!

[@tacofriday8272]

Dude ...when u started "calling out" your thought process at 13:00 mins, I was like"OOOOOOHHHHHHHHH, I GET IT NOW !!!!" totally a lightbulb moment.

[@talesbuonarotti]

Spent over 2 hours searching for this topic, whatch loads of videos. Yours are the best of all!! Thanks, Corey :)

[@coreycongilio]

Wow thx!

[@iamchris1000]

I've been playing for nearly 20 years (I should be way better) and your channel is really motivating me to go back to basics and switch up my playing/ give me a proper order to what I need to learn which is think is often overlooked. I have improved so much in the last week and playing blues is fun again!! thanks!!

[@coreycongilio]

That’s great to hear!

[@themagdude]

I totally share your sentiment, brother.

[@stealthbum34]

The single, best, clearest explanation of this concept on KZbin, A thousand thank yous bro. 😊

[@coreycongilio]

My pleasure. Thank you so much

[@evanharnett]

I've never got mixing major and minor until this lesson. You broke it down in a way that was finally easy for me to hear and understand.

[@coreycongilio]

That’s great to hear!

[@samstamos427]

I've always done this by ear and it's worked, but I had no idea why until your, and your colleagues, instruction this past year. Thank you!

[@coreycongilio]

My pleasure, Sam!

[@belo1971]

Just broke my wrist today while skating with my third daughter...cannot play guitar, my mind is in minor mode..but, watching Corey makes my evening , here in France, in a fresh and MAJOR HAPPY MODE ! Thanks a lot Corey for sharing all those awesome lesson and secrets ! Your are the best 🥰👍 ! Kindest regards from France. Bélo

[@coreycongilio]

Awe man. Get well soon!

[@belo1971]

@@coreycongilio , thanks a lot 🎸🥰

[@4me4u4uspm]

I find the way you call out as you play so valuable in your teaching method,

[@coreycongilio]

Happy to hear that!

[@robertperez4681]

been playing for about 2 years now and you have literally "allowed" me to sound like I've been playing for 7 years! you're a great teacher brother Corey 🙏 🙏

[@coreycongilio]

Thx Robert! Best of luck!

[@chadmangham473]

I have always struggled combining the two and after this lesson I think I may have finally figured it out. Thank you Corey! Hands down one of the best youtube guitar teachers.

[@coreycongilio]

Fantastic!

[@j.k.4584]

Same here. Quality teaching!

[@dupontlajoie9395]

Before being a Professional guitar player Corey, you were a beginner, intermadiate until the holy graal : a Pro !! That's why you know all the questioning, hesitations, failures, mistakes in knowlegde and understanding; and that's why you can answer to all theses questions so well ! You really are THE MAN Corey ! You inspire me, give me motivation to go ahead. Thanks for all ;-)

[@coreycongilio]

Really appreciate that

[@timsellsted521]

Another great lesson @coreycongilio ! Much appreciated!

[@mackvismusic8622]

Simplifying a concept that, when learned, brings great satisfaction to players of all levels. Genius!!!

[@satchrules101]

GOLD Lesson!

[@billysparkle]

i love your no messing teaching ,straight to it ,no waffle thank you

[@randomlyrancannabis7020]

Also for those who are unaware, the step and a half trick is also how you know what chords are in what key. Amaj for example A D E (1-4-5) are the major chords, step and a half down same shape f# b c# (6-2-3) are the minors and one step up from your 6 is your 7th, in this case g#°

[@deanfleming1653]

I’ve watched a few other lessons on this and that was by far the best lesson on mixing major/minor scales, thanks 🙏

[@leeroy968]

Simply awesome.

[@stephanepepe238]

Thank you so much for this best lesson for helping my mind to understand how to mix minor and major.

[@jimsmith4611]

Thank you Thank you thank you I have been trying to play major and minor for so long . This explanation helped a lot.

[@leslawrenson]

I was going to write something disparaging like "Oh, great! Yet another pentatonic demonstration - like we haven't already got a million of those on KZbin already!" But I decided to stick with it, and I'm glad I did, because the way that you mix up the major and minor pentatonics is an interesting slant. Thanks for doing something different to the the rest (of the million pentatonic demos).

[@coreycongilio]

Well thx for hangin in there! Lots more where that came from!

[@shaunmcarthur3616]

That maj on I, minor on IV etc approach is a bit of gold. Thanks.

[@asansone57]

very good lesson and here's why, even knowing the pent.scales inside/out, I now have a clearer picture of what to use on what chord and why.. look forwards to learning more.. Thanks

[@user-fi5pd1pz9y]

I can't understand exactly what you're explaining. (Korean) But I try to take your lessons as often as possible. It really works. You are the best teacher for me. Really appreciate of you.

[@coreycongilio]

🙏🏻

[@QBRX]

I've seen this, and done it myself for a while, but hard to get to sound quite as sweet as you make it sound. I think it's changing major to minor and back again on the chord changes that makes the difference...great video, thanks!

[@kman507507]

Thanks Corey!

[@petermayonejr.3420]

Great lesson with excellent examples, Corey!

[@Kebbius]

Great lesson! Thank you

[@fabiojardim8537]

Wow man! This is gold. I learn so much here. Thank you!!!

[@michaelrowan3851]

Helpful when you call out what you’ve changed to over the progression. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@vincentnair52]

Brilliant. I love the teaching. Very talented 🙏

[@philpick7672]

Finally someone explains how this works in fantastic detail, thanks so much!

[@0812Dario]

Gran Lección GRACIAS

[@kevinpike3962]

Thank you!!! Fantastic!!!

[@sungchoe3849]

dude you're the best teacher I've ever come across on KZbin, and I've watched ALOT of guitar videos!

[@themagdude]

"In A Sentimental Mood" is a great example of your lesson.

[@mikeburstein1146]

Man I just had a light Bulb moment after 50 years of playing. Thanx Cory for this lesson specifically!

[@shinjial]

I always find it hard to make Major sound "bluesy". It has a different feel to it that is very obvious in a way. But hearing you use it I got the impression that the way you phrase it is vital to make it work; and also blending it with the minor sound is a nice way to make it work for the overall effect of the sound in a song.

[@mikec6733]

Really good knowledge Great teaching, 👍

[@rolandjgutierrez7737]

when I saw one of the vedios first time I thought you where the guitar player for the Almond Brothers I seen them one time no body showed up well a few people but the guitar player not Betts this guy was amazing, he had black hair and a mustache but then I remember that dude might of passed away . I'll look him up after this tutorial ...Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico USA 🇺🇸

[@stephenscott6991]

Corey, totally way wicked cool teaching. Something clicked, Now I get it. Thanks 😊

[@JB-ov2el]

This is a great lesson! Great walk through of what your plan is, seeing you execute that plan, and then breaking it down as you played. Well done Corey! Thank you for breaking this down in this form. I Have really enjoyed your lessons the last few weeks.

[@coreycongilio]

Thanks so much!

[@winsmithgtr]

You’re an amazing player and have a knack for teaching. Thanks to this lesson I have a whole new 12 bar blues I can use !!

[@angelr3369]

Great lesson Corey!! Thank you!

[@craigpetterson3962]

Simply the best guitar tutor on KZbin. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@coreycongilio]

Thx Craig! Appreciate that!

[@davidt9841]

On the road today - Nashville bound - but always have time to drop in and check out what Corey’s layin’ down. Love these lessons! Keep ‘em comin’, Corey! ✌️

[@jimbosker6208]

Another great lesson Corey! I have always struggled with mixing major and minor and I think I finally understand it now.

[@coreycongilio]

Nice, Jim! That’s great!

[@lightsjohnson8253]

WOW ! What a lesson. You made me look in to playing my three chords all on the fifth fret,and solo all in that one position. Then I started changing to all minor scales as to each chord change. The same with the major scales following each chord. Combined all that together and WOW,a whole new world,the light shines a little brighter. Thanks again Corey!!!

[@coreycongilio]

Nice! Glad it helped!

[@bwalk009]

I loved the demonstration of which scale over which chord and which note to start a lick on. What a great reminder. Thanks again, Corey. Great jam track, too.

[@themagdude]

CAGED rules!

[@attyfrancisco3162]

❤ beautiful arpeggios

[@MovingBlanketStudio]

Great explanations and teaching, thank you for these lessons. You make things clearer to me than most other instructors can offer. I did like the "calling out" of the major or minor while playing- super helpful to see and hear simultaneously.

[@coreycongilio]

Hey! My pleasure!

[@philipjones7372]

Thanks Corey ! Think I finally got round to practically grasping the idea of mixing Major and Minor having read about it before. Good explanations at a good pace..👍🏼👍🏼

[@coreycongilio]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@frederickthompson8686]

Genius, Corey. Many thanks.

[@coreycongilio]

My pleasure!

[@johnmcelhaney8490]

I really enjoy your teaching style. Thanks for a cool lesson. Yes it is a simple thing been doing for years but never thought of it like this. You can get good at flubbing around and just making it all fit, especially if you have learned a bunch of licks from great players that are already doing this, but it is refreshing to actually separate what is happening. Keep up the great work!

[@coreycongilio]

Appreciate that

[@019MGO]

So I started electric guitar late in life and have spent the last 2.5 years focusing on theory. THIS LESSON will be my holy grail!! This is what I’m striving for to be a happy at home player. Thanks Corey. Your channel is the one I will have ALL NOTIFICATIONS on my settings.

[@coreycongilio]

Wow, thanks so much!

[@antonakis79ohyes]

Another amazing lesson, very helpful to nail down the basics! Wow... these lessons are so enjoying to take up, many thanks!

[@coreycongilio]

My pleasure!

[@joelsagayanatan2325]

🙌 hands down .. finally I came to understand how mix major and minor pentatonic by ur lesson..You made it crystal clear ...

[@coreycongilio]

I’m glad to hear that!

[@jefflutz2057]

Finally, someone to explain it without going into all five positions or you having to wail away on your own existential expertise like so many other online instructors do, while I'm still trying to hear the differences that you showed really well!! You did a GREAT job that hit home with me and where I'm at with playing guitar... Thank you So Much!!!!!

[@coreycongilio]

Glad you found it helpful

[@lazvt8469]

another amazing lesson....unlocking more secrets for me. Thanks Corey!

[@guitarjonathan]

Another great lesson.

[@coreycongilio]

Glad you liked it!

[@lynxhead1247]

Great session man.

[@nizzamp]

Getting a lot of mileage out of your YT content and TrueFire (I'm an all access member there). Keep it up, you have a natural gift for teaching.

[@coreycongilio]

Much appreciated!

[@wujonahjun4771]

Great tutorial thank you

[@kyledrevlo1962]

Corey! Epic lesson! I’ve studied the positions and understood the M/m connection but never knew how to mix them. I’m starting to see those overhead projector layers! Thanks, man. Good tempo, just enough to have to reach for it but totally accessible (even though I had to back up like 9 times). This will be my new practice routine ✊🏻💡

[@gustavochiozza6465]

Great lesson. Helped me a lot! Thanks!

[@coreycongilio]

Glad to hear it!

[@marybethhempel9101]

Great lesson Corey! Thank you!🙏💕😎

[@coreycongilio]

Sure thing!

[@tarnishedknite]

So I have seen more than one lesson about this.....but this one puts it into something I feel I can really use. Thanks for making this work!!

[@coreycongilio]

Great to hear

[@johnnyrocker7495]

Good teacher, lesson delivered clearly, well explained.

[@coreycongilio]

Thx! Glad you enjoyed

[@frosty4863]

Thank you Corey! Every video inspires me to practice and work towards being better at playing the blues, I've purchased your beginner and intermediate lessons, love them👍

[@coreycongilio]

Great to hear!

[@billewart2738]

Corey. Love your work! Great lesson on this essential topic. Rock on !

[@coreycongilio]

thank you!

[@cooghoublaga7555]

Great synthesis of the two most played scales in blues, great job as usual, keep them coming Corey always a pleasure and very instructive.

[@coreycongilio]

More to come, thx!

[@detrenullermnd9973]

Great stuff😃

[@ejliwanag]

This video is just what I was looking for. Can't wait to practice! Thank you

[@coreycongilio]

You're so welcome!

[@magnethomewood]

Love love LOVE this kind of more beginner based lesson! Thanks, Corey, you make a difficult topic seem so much easier :P Time to grab my guitar and try this stuff!

[@coreycongilio]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@voodoodownrecords]

Such a good lesson! I feel like I have such a better understanding of a lot of the blues playing I love, thanks

[@coreycongilio]

Glad you enjoyed

[@ciachetti]

Really great video and lesson. New fan! Subscribed!

[@OehlJim]

I come here because you have a knack to fill in the gaps in my knowledge! Thank you!

[@coreycongilio]

Thx so much!

[@bessie-essie]

Thanks!! So helpful

[@coreycongilio]

You're welcome!

[@Gtrmanify]

Thanks for the great lesson

[@coreycongilio]

My pleasure!

[@edcrutchfield3447]

Corey, thank you for a easy understanding 😎😆👍🏾

[@coreycongilio]

Any time!

[@andyjales]

Amazing lesson!!!!!!

[@coreycongilio]

🙏🏻

[@ariv542]

Fantastic.. your playing through the changes and calling out the scales was really helpful and inspiring. You made it look so easy and clean but I know there is some serious practice ahead. Your teaching and playing style was easy, clear and engaging ... thanks, a lot learned in this video...

[@coreycongilio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alexanderhammer688]

Great job!

[@coreycongilio]

Thanks!

[@MrJesseleerocha]

Great lesson!

[@coreycongilio]

Thanks! 😃

[@thomasvonderweppen68]

So Great....

[@jesschan27]

Hey Corey. Your video deserves 680K, not 68K. You're the kind of guitar tutor who doesn't show off but concentrates on instilling what you know to those keen on improving their guitar skills seriously. Keep on the good work. You are the man! BTW, Happy New Year! Greetings from Malaysia!

[@julieferrari7497]

Thankyou Cory for this type of lesson, this is something that I have been struggling with , this is very helpful. !!!

[@coreycongilio]

My pleasure!

[@MrScary52]

Thanks for lesson Corey. You are a true bluesman!!

[@coreycongilio]

I appreciate that!

[@luckmarkboy]

Corey, I watched and discovered you through Tim Piercer’s YT channel and you have no idea how happy I am when I subscribed your channel. Love the way you teach and your playing is superb! Man, you can play so damn good. Keep doing this! I’m a huge fan and hope you’re doing great in your life. Thanks

[@coreycongilio]

I appreciate that!

[@traviseiland1739]

wow, thank you, great unlock for me!

[@coreycongilio]

You’re welcome!

[@lynnrossi1]

Amazing lesson as always!

[@coreycongilio]

Thx Lynn!

[@Bgood165]

Merci pour ton travail Corey ! Je te salue de Bordeaux (France) Vive le Blues !

[@spiceybadger]

Et un autre bordelais ici!

[@nomadman123]

At the 11:02 mark, that is a bend & vibrato par excellence! As in mega bluesy and one that takes years to perfect. And raking the strings to the target note. That lick was the highlight of the video for me. The major minor mix is an important thing to learn. Great video!

[@coreycongilio]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@TruthDiver]

THIS is how i want to be able to play. SO jazzin' cool!

[@M4jiK_TV]

Corey, you're a great teacher man keep up the fantastic work 👏

[@coreycongilio]

Thx so much!

[@bushje]

I'm embarrassed to say how long I've been playing the blues without mastering this. Excellent lesson man. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

[@coreycongilio]

Happy to help!

[@alvy4833]

Thanks Corey , you’re awesome

[@coreycongilio]

My pleasure!