How to Solo Across the Entire Fretboard in ANY KEY with 2.5 PENTATONIC SCALE SHAPES (Guitar Lesson)

[@PowMusic]

Intro to Lesson: 0:00 Instruction starts with the Relative Major and Minor: 2:18 Jam on your own in Am and then C: 5:17 Jamming in a New Key with 2.5 Shapes (G Major): 6:15 Jam on your own in G Major: 8:39 Jamming in a New Key with 2.5 Shapes (C# Minor): 9:05 Jam on your own in C# minor: 10:40 Parallel Major and Minor Pentatonic (G# major/minor, Db major/minor): 11:03 Theory Explanation: 14:19

[@jameslazarraga3224]

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[@randomdude93-93]

Thanks for the time stamps! 8 minutes into this video and I became a subscriber. Though I really went through the five pentatonic shapes before I stumbled on this video, this video is super helpful in making my jams come to life!!!

[@chnacr2]

This is probably the most useful guitar lesson on the internet. Turbo boosted my fretboard knowledge in just 6 minutes

[@peterfigur4891]

I am 61 years old and have been playing guitar off and on since my mid-twenties. I retired a couple of years ago and started playing a lot more. I've gotten better on my own. I guess a good analogy would be if I was traveling down a four-lane highway, I've moved from the slow senior citizen's lane on the far right and am firmly entrenched in the second lane with all the other traffic. I was happy. But then tonight, I stumbled upon this video, and within an hour, I think my guitar soloing skills have moved over to the third lane and are on the verge of busting into the high-occupancy fourth lane. Your theory and teaching skills are off the charts. I can't wait to see your other content. I know this will sound silly, but this video has changed playing for the rest of my life. Thanks!!

[@tuiteraz79]

I just discovered the relationships between shapes, transitions, and the connections between song scales (and chords) and soloing. This lesson really pulled everything together and gave me a solid foundation for practicing. Thank you, Garry, for not hiding precious knowledge behind reinvented titles and advertisement of "magical guitar methods"! I would pay only for this 18 minutes lesson!

[@PowMusic]

Thank you for the comment and I’m happy the lesson helped you!

[@jvrerae8512]

The amount of work you put into this video's is amazing how do you even do the animation a bro? You're amazing

[@PowMusic]

Jvre Rae thank you! It does take a really long time!!! I appreciate your comment

[@ttmt2971]

I just sit and have coffee in the morning and watch and listen hard and learn. Seeing and getting that sound in my head makes it better / not easy to start to play it. I really dig the lesson in this format.

[@JorgeRodriguez-mq9yr]

You don't understand how powerful this video is, this is crazy, thank you so much

[@PowMusic]

Xgenfreak enjoy! Thanks for watching 🎸

[@rizalomar4377]

Yes !! absolutely!! I have to agree with u on that

[@shawnatv4355]

Yeah I have to admit. This was a good one. The first finger/minor pinky/major is gold. Combined with the 3 shapes. Like wow.

[@MajorUpgrade]

Thank you for not assuming that we already know all of this stuff. You really break it down in a way I can understand it.

[@steveporsche8389]

I've watch a lot of other music theory and guitar lesson, but this is make more sense than any other teaching. Thank you !!!

[@hushhog1]

I’ve struggled with learning the real way to play scales/modes. This makes sense to me from the beginning. This is awesome. You put it in a way I can understand

[@PowMusic]

great to hear!! Thank you!

[@Douglas_I]

I've been playing guitar for about 18 years with a 7 year break in the middle. I am self taught so it's a slow journey. The last 3 years I've been trying to utilize KZbin to learn. I have found many good channels for learning but this one is by far the most effective for me. I know not everyone can learn things the same way the next person does. I'm not sure what it is with POWs methods but I find i retain the information a whole lot better than I do with any other channel I've been watching. That said, I'm going to sign up for Patreon as soon as I can. Thanks for all you do here! I can't tell you how happy I am with all your videos!

[@PowMusic]

great to hear! Thank you Doug!

[@dmacpherson647]

Totally agree. I'm in the same boat. I am all self taught and don't really have the time to commit on a regular basis with in person lessons. I am a POW music Patreon and I can say that it well worth it.

[@LeftyRiffsGuitars]

Hands down the absolute best instructional video I've ever seen. A lot of others are good but I find myself not learning much by the end of them. Yours is unbelievably educational. I can finally see how to actually use all the shapes together

[@ChezVee]

So this to me is the best way to learn the music on KZbin. Too many artists spend time explaining what fret and string their fingers are on. If you just have these visual maps up... it makes it so much easier and you spend more time playing the licks.

[@kenny3485]

You, sir, are an amazing teacher! 👏 I've been playing 🎸 for 40 years and never understood how to connect the dots. Now I do!! You gave the world and me an aha moment! I am so 🙏 I look forward to joining your patron program one day soon, after I land a new job. Big thanks!! Ken

[@johnfair62]

Man, thank you so much for your lessons. I grew up learning to play by ear wearing records out. No musical training. I bought books on scales and learned to jam in the pentatonic scales and from learning solos by ear and figuring out what notes fit with what chords, but I never learned the chemistry of it all that would take me where I wanted to go. You are opening that door for me. You have no idea what that means to me. I have been frustrated trying to express myself in my playing, but never had the road map to help me. You are just that for me.. I really really appreciate you.

[@PowMusic]

that's great to hear! Thanks John!!

[@dawnnwilliams2946]

I’m a bass player and I watch a lot of guitar tutorials because you guys explain things way better than bass tutorial guys IMO. This explanation is one of the best I’ve seen. I think the mix of practical and theory was perfect. Some of the things you explained I had seen before but with your explanation I was finally able to internalize them. Thank you.

[@chappie2dope247]

Sadly....it has taken me many years to understand the idea of the pentatonic scale...today THIS VIDEO has connected all my little islands of acquired info throughout 22 years of playing self taught. Off and on that is. But 3 straight years of actually trying to learn what exactly I was doing. 3 years of many paid courses, which were great and mostly finished from start to finish. BUT THIS VIDEO...this free video...was the video I have been searching for to connect everything I learned. So hard to find or search for what you need when you can't really explain it out loud. I shall enroll into your course. Thank you so much for this extremely useful video. Idk how to explain how happy I am right now!!! THANK YOU!

[@sirfxalot]

Finally someone who teaches like how I learn this stuff. THANK YOU

[@avijitov5160]

I just loved this guy and his channel. Everything is illustrated very clearly! Thank you for your wonderful efforts.

[@Stechamppn]

Finally....I been gradually heading towards this naturally..I've never had any lessons...but these KZbin videos are great they fill in the gaps ...this made it very easy to understand...I'll be hear All day I think ..thanks for the lesson

[@BriallyGwyllt21]

Yourself and Desri Turner make most other guitar instructors look like they are flailing around in the dark and it's 2009. To play decent guitar is one thing, to play and teach is a different skill set. I learnt the 'Let it be' solo (My first proper solo) recently from your channel, I admit it's easy as solos go but I've already reconstructed parts of it, added extra phrases and more embellishments. Your tutoring is exceptional. You're the SRV of guitar tutors.

[@PowMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@ILoveMagic15]

Dude, this is awesome. No other guitar teacher on KZbin teaches it like this. The 2.5 shapes + start on pinky/start on index is such a good way to memorise it.

[@immorion]

Gary, this lesson is amazing. I listened to it in my way to work and the way you explain the difference scales and how to find them is fantastic. Since I have been plucking at the pentatonic scale for the last couple of years this lesson has explained what I have found. Now I can practice with purpose and understanding! I am sharing your content with everyone I know that is messing with a guitar. Cheers!

[@evdawg7757]

I love how in depth you’ve broke this down.. you are an example of a true teacher. As an avid bass and guitar player I wish I had someone like you to teach me to understand the entire neck

[@PowMusic]

Thank you! Glad it helped!

[@konotiyaamornwong3985]

Best video on soloing for beginners I’ve ever seen

[@FlopsyGuitarBunny]

This is by far the best guitar tutorial I have ever watched. Can't thank you enough.

[@timothyclay3668]

Great lesson.. really explained well and nicely paced, love the graphics too very helpful.

[@PowMusic]

great to hear. thanks!

[@trevorward2078]

Everyone wanting to play guitar NEEDS to see this. Many MANY thanks to you

[@PowMusic]

Glad you found it helpful Trevor!

[@rfwright13a]

These are the best tutorials..I'm glad I stumbled onto your channel.

[@PowMusic]

Randy Wright glad you find them valuable. Thanks for stopping by :)

[@rfwright13a]

@@PowMusic thank you for the response. I've subbed and follow you on IG too. I am going to buy this course soon as well!

[@mbomboaimaim798]

@@rfwright13a , I have also struggled soloing, but I'm buying the full course

[@hanselvaldivia1549]

T Fantastic information, I feel like I've hit the highway, the road was long, and now I feel like I got wings Thank you so much.

[@PowMusic]

haha great! Thanks!!

[@Rick1198s]

Your graphics are a-maze-ing. This series of tutorials is very helpful in moving me towards soloing confidence. Thanks muchly.

[@PowMusic]

Glad to help!

[@jbradleyharris]

Thanks. You're producing some of the highest quality content out there.

[@PowMusic]

Bradley Harris thank you!

[@tonniAbd8004]

Always you bring the lessons in such easily absorbed way. Thanks a lot.

[@PowMusic]

Anthony Tonni thank you Anthony!

[@charlestaylor9125]

Thank you so much, Just unlocked my playing so much...Love your teaching style...So many years of piddling along, Without getting this lesson. THX AGAIN!

[@ftera4]

Excellent because your approach is to start small and build from there to prevent being overwhelmed, and at least this is a step in the direction of simplification. Thank you.

[@PowMusic]

that's what I'm going for - thanks!

[@darrenputt1243]

Used this video twice and it's made me feel so much comfortable. Thank you so much!

[@johnjcjr]

This lesson stands above most I have watched. Many are very good, but this was a HUGE "Ah Ha!" for me. I need more like this. I am definitely considering becoming a patron!

[@PowMusic]

Thank you John- glad it helped!

[@Dad-Gad]

Hands down GREATEST ! lessons ever , the visuals are absolutely stunning !!!!!!!

[@PowMusic]

thank you Rob!

[@loverage86xx53]

Unbelievably helpful, there's alot of stuff that isn't helpful but, I found a video that is exactly my speed, many thanks

[@giuseppeannicella7252]

Best of the Best Lesson Pow. Thanks for all. Best lesson of the Web

[@marklearnsguitar]

I've just found this, and I honestly think I've had a breakthrough. I've studied the scale charts before, and used tools like Fretonator to see the full, say, E minor scale across the fretboard, but I was never able to just memorise where to go. I've watched this video a few times today, and just spent the last 2 hours jamming to backing tracks without barely needing to look at a chart. THANK YOU. Consider me a Patron now!

[@PowMusic]

that's awesome Mark! Thank you!

[@e200al1]

The best animation to learn scales and licks.

[@hammerhead3044]

Great job with this video!! This is like one of rhe best videos I've seen on KZbin for guitar.

[@davespin9034]

Great jib! Closest thing to what I taught myself in the 80s. I was given the 7 diatonic scales and 5 pentatonic scales. But each stand alone, not stacked. One day I noticed the overlappung patterns so I drew them colored like you did. Starting 1st fret low E, 3 of the same color per scale. Lets say Ionian diatonic first in orange. Then on the 3rd fret purple for 3 notes per string for Dorian, then blue 3 notes starting with the 5th frets. All in the same key. So only low E picture blue dots on 3, 5, 6 for Ionian So only low E picture purple dots on 5, 6, 8 for phrygian They stack, overlap, its a puzzle. Wuth the 7 diatonic scales you start at low E first fret and can go all the way to the 15th fret all using the same 7 notes and octaves. Always 3 if the same color used per pattern, 7 patterns. The pentatonic scale is hidden inside the diatonic scales but drop 2 of the 7 notes. Much like shown in this video. Colored dots teach this must much better, so thank you for showing this to people. These are not 7 or 5 stsnd alone scales, they are interconnected. Think of the 1st scale as this Do ra me fa so la ti do. (The scales start with a different sound) 2nd scale ra me fa so la ti do ra 3rd scale me fa so la ti do ra me Hope this makes sense

[@allenhutson2985]

I freaking love Pow. Great lesson man. I can’t believe you’re giving this away!

[@wytang8517]

Your teaching is great and the best I have ever watched. Thank you!

[@philjames1019]

This is a brilliant lesson ... subject matter, graphics and audio are awesome. Thanks for doing this on behalf of us newbies ....

[@paulterry9307]

Great video. Gives me the information I've been seeking on how to put the forms together. Your explanations opened my eyes.

[@downhill240]

Best instructional vid I've seen for a long time! Thanks for sharing.

[@PowMusic]

downhill2400 thank you!

[@BugsyBologna]

I thought I found a secret when I started watching others lessons upside down. So much easier to mimic. Here you are, animating it for me POW, BAM, WAM.

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[@PowMusic]

thank you!

[@mesmogruvinski]

Exceptional theory and practice tuition. You the man. Thankyou so much.

[@MrRobertotim]

This is the best lesson, the next generation of guitar teachers, I'm glad that I'm still beginner, I will stick to this channel forever

[@PowMusic]

Happy you're here Rocky! Thank you

[@kenancelebi6800]

i have lots of a-ha moments, its really incredible to see how you explained the logic and i had watched dozens of videos until now. Thanks a lot.

[@briandowney3880]

Just an awesome lesson, it's changed the way I look at the feet board. Cheers!

[@DrewbiesDoobies]

Your visualizations with the graphics are next level. Had to sign up for the patreon to support.

[@PowMusic]

Thank you!

[@jip7779]

I haven't played my guitar 20 years ago and I've always memorized all the scales, modes, and chords. I thought: it's very complicated, I don't know the logic of guitar neck. Simply: You are the best, amazing teacher. THANKS A LOT

[@PowMusic]

thank you! Glad it's been helpful!!

[@enginveral4628]

I have been searching for the right video for so long.Finally I found it..

[@brianmincher716]

I had my work day fall apart so I am spending the entire rest of the day watching this video over and over, and playing along until I get it.

[@PowMusic]

That’s awesome!! Enjoy and have fun!

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[@cabinetsfactory]

The best guitar lesson on KZbin even though we speak different language I can understand very easily Thank you very much

[@guylaurent8138]

Simply the best lesson on the pentatonic scale. Thank you...

[@Jay-Kaizo]

When you're new to guitar or any instrument in general, this is like rocket science lol. Help me rock out, please. Love your videos

[@jimjohnson4481]

I really like your format and graphics.

[@orangegod4865]

This video is very nice to help me understand the fret! Thank you!

[@terada1444]

Wow! You are just a sensational teacher. Second lesson of yours I have followed and learnt so much from your non confusing way of explaining. I am actually making music that sounds good, well to me at least and that's what counts. Yes, pointer and pinky. Thanks.

[@PowMusic]

haha - awesome to hear! Thank you! I posted a follow up lesson like 2 minutes ago here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJW0hp-JoqmkntU

[@francisharveyra3755]

This is the tutorial I totally understand.. thank you so much for putting so much work.

[@2000pepesanda]

This tutorial is pure magic. THANKS A LOT!

[@SkateAwayTheDay]

You rock dude I wish everyone created interactive diagrams like that on the screen it would be very helpful.

[@PowMusic]

SkateAwayTheDay thank you!

[@gpadepedro]

Can you do a lesson on modes using this concept? Nice turorial by the way. Keep em coming

[@k.lammers1379]

Thnx for this video, great illustration and explaining the shapes in diffrent scales. Thnx for the exersises in between, helps me a lot.

[@StratosFair]

bro, your content is simply awesome

[@PowMusic]

Thank you so much 😀

[@andriymoroz9774]

Thanks a lot for your amazing video. It's the best on youtube about pentatonic scales. Watched many of them, this one is easy to understand for the beginners!!!

[@1974xaviers]

A very good video... Well illustrated... Excellent.... Can't thank you enough for the hard work....

[@Nick-zl2yh]

I can't believe how eye-opening these 20 minutes were. I had been struggling with improvisation for about a year, and then I came across this masterpiece. After just two days of applying that knowledge, I feel like I know almost the entire fretboard in any key. I guess the next step is to target the right notes when the chords change. Do you have any lessons on that?

[@pietrodepretto113]

Grande grande grande. Molti spiegano ma solo tu Gary rendi chiara e pratica la teoria. La grafica è eccezionale. Mi sono iscritto al corso "Solo" e le lezioni si integrano perfettamente. Il mio inglese purtroppo è "Underground" e devo riascoltare più volte perché parli molto veloce e mi sfuggono certe precisazioni, sono un principiante. Rispetti tutti i principi della didattica e questo vuol dire che vuoi bene al prossimo. In Italia il tuo corrispondente è Massimo Varini ma la tua grafica è un aiuto incredibile. Ho sempre suonato the diatonic harp perché è come cantare. Per me suonare dovrebbe essere immediato e spontaneo. Avevo paura solo a guardare una chitarra Ha Ha. Ma due anni fa mi sono deciso ad imparare i segreti di questo incredibile strumento. Non imparerò mai a suonare veramente ma solo la sfida è per me una gioia. Grazie.

[@PowMusic]

Thank you Pietro!!! I'm happy to hear that you've gotten a lot out of this stuff! Here is a translation of your comment in English for others to see (I used google translate): Great great great. Many explain but only you Gary make the theory clear and practical. The graphics are exceptional. I enrolled in the "Solo" course and the lessons integrate perfectly. My English is unfortunately "Underground" and I have to listen to it several times because you speak very fast and I miss certain details, I'm a beginner. You respect all the principles of teaching and this means that you love others. In Italy your correspondent is Massimo Varini but your graphics are an incredible help. I've always played the diatonic harp because it's like singing. For me, playing should be immediate and spontaneous. I was scared just to look at a Ha Ha guitar. But two years ago I decided to learn the secrets of this incredible tool. I will never learn to play really but only the challenge is a joy for me. Thanks.

[@gr637]

A big thumb up for this lesson; it has really made me understand very clearly how to navigate across the fretboard using different pentatonic shapes. Grazie Mille! Gaetano

[@mattyboy1410]

Just wow!! LIGHTBULB!!!! Now I get it more than ever. It seems that your amazing video and insight has totally ridded me of the typical scale stress lol. Thank you 🤟😁

[@ADIKTIVESOUNDS1]

Great lesson love the Tabs on the neck. Make more videos like this and keep them coming.

[@PowMusic]

More to come!

[@haggaiyunwen9906]

You're the best guitar teacher so far,thank you for your lessons

[@PowMusic]

thank you!

[@ejliwanag]

This has made it so much easier to learn the pentatonic scale. Thank you for the great video

[@ZulqarCheema]

Excellent, puts those minors and majors into their correct place in my mind

[@peetey249]

Love the visuals. It so helps. Love it.

[@rsweerakoon]

Thank you very much for this great video. Very clear explanation with easy to understand steps and diagrams.

[@Luis-lz9nz]

This video exceeded my expectations. Exactly was I was looking for a better understanding of Pentatonic escale. WELL DONE!

[@John.Smith007]

THIS is the guitar lesson that I didn't know I needed! Thank you so much!

[@327thejess]

I really liked this video. Yes, I did have a au Haha moment. I now understand and can see the difference from major and minor pentatonic and how to switch between the two while incorporating chords and entering in and out of the scales in different octaves. I now understand what a diatonic scale is and how to turn it into a pentatonic scale by taking out the b and f notes turning in a pentatonic scale only 5 notes. I can wait get home to practice. Thank you very much.

[@bobwalters9151]

I'm in! Just suscribed...Great job!!

[@StratsRUs]

What a beautiful channel.Well done !

[@brucecallahan244]

Best description I've ever seen.

[@mattjulian8153]

Wh..wh..wh..WHAT??? I. Have. Been...Looking/searching for this my whole guitar struggling-to-learn Life!!! This one video supplied not one, not two not even three ‘Aha..light bulb...mind blowing purple smoke” revelations... nope, at least FOUR of them!!! Wow. Thanks... I will be joining.

[@PowMusic]

that is so awesome!!! Enjoy!!

[@hollytran5200]

Thanks for great lessons Gary. Keep it up. Already a patron.

[@PowMusic]

thank you Holly! I appreciate you!

[@poppaellis]

Great job explaining ,making it easy for me to understand you ...thanks

[@jakebalchin7543]

Thanks so much this is the most use full video I have ever seen on KZbin

[@PowMusic]

You're welcome!

[@Chris-th4im]

Wow, thank you! Fantastic, greatly appreciate what you just taught me! Keep rocking on bro! 😎👍

[@elroybishop3]

Wow.. thank you so much for showing me how put all this together-I've had several teachers and they never showed me how all this work and lastly, thank you for the badass video going across the fretboard the light bulb just turned on. LOL

[@PowMusic]

thank you!

[@Daviddd10]

I just found this and omg you habe no clue.how much that was an AHA moment!! After searching so many videos. Thank you!

[@PowMusic]

awesome!! Thank you

[@Daviddd10]

@@PowMusic i love this channel! I'm part of a group on FB about Spark owners (The new amplifier) and there is a lot of beginners there so I linked them to this video to help them out hopefully it got you some extra exposure! You should totally do a video in the future about triads across the neck! I don't understand it too well but ill i think you know what I mean!

[@PowMusic]

@@Daviddd10 i'll keep that in mind. Thanks for sharing the channel!!

[@skynex11]

Amazing! This lesson really helped me to go over a period where i was stuck in my guitar progress. Thank you for that!

[@shamo_djanggo]

Thank You! for your time and effort to make this video tutorial. Greatly appreciated it. 👍🤝

[@isaac_robert_violinist2760]

Bro.... Very very useful thank you so much for your valuable video