HOW TO USE The Major And Minor Pentatonic Scales Guitar

[@rustysguitar1]

Here’s a link for this great backing track to practice these major and minor pentatonic concepts. Happy jamming everyone.👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/apTWYoGtl7-jaNksi=nKqs7W0ia3LHUy_t

[@gergemall]

Appreciate you.❤💪☮️🇺🇸❤️

[@rustysguitar1]

@@gergemall Thank you Jon! I appreciate it 👍

[@borisrappsilber7019]

​@@rustysguitar1 Do you own a patreon account?

[@rustysguitar1]

@@borisrappsilber7019 Hey Boris, I don’t. But if you wanting to support the channel you can donate on Super Thanks. Just to the right of the thumbs up button is a $Thanks button. Thanks so much for watching my lessons! Have a great weekend.👍

[@lelinkant5875]

Sir it's a very good lesson So many tricks I hv learnt from this lession

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that! Thanks for watching👍

[@andrewcochrane8895]

I never thought about 1st finger major 3rd finger minor ! Brilliant thanks Rusty that really is a lightbulb moment Keep up the great work Andy in a cold Manchester UK 👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Andy, greetings from Chicago! I’m really glad you got something from the lesson! Have a rockin weekend buddy✌️

[@andrewcochrane8895]

@rustysguitar1 thanks Rusty you too fella 👍

[@rustysguitar1]

@@andrewcochrane8895 👍

[@xyzpharaoh123]

My Lead has improved so much since I started listening to Rusty i am 60 and I have made more progress with Rusty in 6 months than I have in the past 6 years thanks Rusty

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m so glad to hear that James! That’s exciting! Let’s keep working on this stuff in 2024! Thanks for all your support and have a great rest of your weekend👍

[@xyzpharaoh123]

@@rustysguitar1 will do same to you greetings and gratitude from Ireland

[@rustysguitar1]

@@xyzpharaoh123 👍

[@JunkYour925]

Same! Rusty is one of the very few excellent channels. I also like Jules Guitar.

[@Makinwaives]

Thanks again Rusty. All these years I never figured out where those notes came from. They didn't fit the scale I was in yet they seemed to work. Never even thought of a mode change in the middle.

[@rustysguitar1]

They were hidden in plain sight for us all! Thanks so much Steve for checking out my videos! Enjoy your weekend buddy👍

[@gergemall]

Thx Rusty❤.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Jon! Thanks a lot for watching👍

[@coastercook]

Thanks, Rusty. Loved the concepts that you are doing in your lessons.

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! I’m happy to hear that! And you’re very welcome my friend. Thanks for watching.👍

[@shadowminister4090]

Thank you Rusty. Always inspiring. I'm working on something with a D9 in it; love 9 chords. PS I love guitars that show off their natural grain. 😊 - Rod

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Rod, I always love me some 9 chords! And I also love that guitar 🎸 Thanks for checking out the lesson and have a great weekend.👍

[@barry5607]

Grest stuff Rusty!!keep em coming bro!👍😎🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Barry! Much more to come in 2024👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Have a great weekend✌️

[@barry5607]

@@rustysguitar1 Thanks Rusty will do👍

[@rustysguitar1]

@@barry5607 👍

[@martynspooner5822]

Thanks as always for sharing your time and knowledge, a great little takeaway that I should have seen myself but didnt. Cheers

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Martyn! I appreciate you leaving a comment. Later bro 😎

[@bobbymauro3721]

Seriously, this is so concise! One of the major challenges I have as a piano player (who’s learning how to play lead guitar) is to visualize the fretboard to be able to efficiently play these exact melodic variations! Finally I have a map to help make sense of it all… Thx Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Bobby!!! Once you start seeing the roadmap, that when the FUN starts! I appreciate your comment. Hope to see you soon 👍

[@mikefarquhar5063]

The natural minor scale is a good example of what can be implemented into a major minor solo. Great lesson once again... clearing up simple things that I'd gotten wrong years ago and I then just played by ear mostly by trial and error, the hard way literally! Although it is still part of the journey. People if you're not sure if this is good content to follow, especially beginners, I assure you Rusty is one of the most honest, accurate and informative teachers of the Blues I've watched and learned from, and I have a lot of mixed information on what's meant to be the right way this and that from many so called experts, but with Rusty you will get a solid start, I've made the mistakes the hard way learn from my mistakes and listen to what he's saying, if I could go back and start on this I would. And what i love about Rusty's teaching is he will give you the core principles straight up thats good because you can then memorise and theorise for yourself from there for example. Instead of some expert player showing off blowing your mind leaving you more confused- Rusty doesn't do that. He explains the way it is that many successful musicians have learned from and made a lot of money from making the most of nailing the basics first, the simple to more complex stuff too. Homage to Rusty!! 🤙🎸

[@mikefarquhar5063]

I don't mean simple in the negative way.. it takes time, effort and wisdom to make the presentation simple to understand.

[@rustysguitar1]

I really appreciate this. Great comment, Mike! I’m humbled! But I love teaching and playing the guitar. And I just wanna have fun and it sounds like you do also Mike. Thanks a lot my brother and I hope you have a happy Sunday.🙏

[@rustysguitar1]

I totally get it, Mike! I appreciate the feedback! Keep rockin bro 😎

[@mikefarquhar5063]

@rustysguitar1 when i sent that comment i was thinking it's more for the people who've started on their journey in learning how to play guitar and, most importantly, have fun at that! Ironically it took me a lot of painstakingly pointless hours on guitar with the wrong information to understand its better to learn from others mistakes, to cut so much time off of wasting time! namely my own faults in thinking its got to be complicated if its to be a good solo, but break it down.., it's just shapes! Where you start and where you end up using major and minor scales is all relative and I'm seeing and grasping the beautifully simple concept and process, that, say Gilmour uses in say- Time solo at the start, F# natural minor in some places he adds parts of other scales, the bulk is mostly from there tho, in order to use what works and match it to what melody he's whistling or whatever when he was scoring a solo. I just learned that solo a few days ago, im workingon it and mixing a videoto put up in KZbin, last year it would've taken me weeks it took me a day to get the whole thing committed to memory the positions, sections, and then the timing that's something I work on next, and the nuances. Most of his songs you can overlay a solo with the lyrics as the chord progression, timing and phrasing mostly repeats on the singing parts, so it works but when he solos he makes the guitar do what no one can sing, I can't sing I stuck in to the guitar that was my thing, maybe some people can sing close to but that's what I love about guitar it's a versatile instrument. It's already pretty much perfected. I mean, today, most look towards the telecaster or the strat or less Paul of the period back then for the template today, industry cheapen things over time. Anyway.. Still credit where credit is due, so you're welcome and happy Sunday to you and bless you Rusty.

[@dianasimmons3213]

Thank you very much sir! Very eye opening and educational.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Diana! I’m glad you got something from the lesson! I hope you have a great weekend👍

[@Dave-nm3xc]

The way you teach is very easy to understand. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you so much Dave! And you’re welcome. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.👍

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

Your leads always sound so clean, Rusty ~ great lesson this evening!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you Karen! Always good to hear from you! Enjoy your weekend ❤️

[@manuvere1986]

Thanks Rusty! Fantastic little tip that you said, first finger root plays major, third finger root plays minor, never thought of it like that but it really works!

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome! It’s a great way to look at setting yourself up for playing lead lines. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend👍

[@vanpoel3923]

​@@rustysguitar1is that for all strings ? Interesting. Thanks.

[@rustysguitar1]

@@vanpoel3923 You can locate the major minor boxes by the root note. Thanks 👍

[@vanpoel3923]

@@rustysguitar1 oh of course, thanks

[@gearmeister]

The deep thinking master musician! Awesome work bro! This is what the guitar world needs, the direction all guitarists need! You know, Rusty, on a side note, I've played the mixolydian scale for years & didn't really know what to call it! Thank you so much buddy!

[@rustysguitar1]

I believe Stevie Ray Vaughan thought the same way. Sometimes he played mixolydian, but he claimed he didn’t know what that meant. If it sounds good, play it! Thank you so much for the support to my channel! Really means a lot to me. Have an awesome weekend buddy.👍

[@lgp4960]

Rusty, your videos are excellent! I appreciate you don’t push patreon or sell lessons (even though your quality of content is top shelf)

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot! I just love what I do. I appreciate you watching my lessons and have a great weekend.👍

[@Phillip-y6d]

that pick or choose first finger or third finger to get home on major or minor riffs thing is a game-changer for me ! wow we didn't have internet back in the 80s 😭

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on! I’m glad you got something from the video. Thanks for checking in.👍

[@joseferrer5495]

Thanks, very good video to undertand mixing Major and minor scales.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Jose I’m glad the lesson was helpful! Have a great weekend👍

[@NoahVincello]

That’s exactly what I’m doing Rusty, hammer that root note baby It’s magic .. love the way you teach it 👍🏻

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool Jonny! Thank you for the comment and enjoy the rest of your weekend👍

[@alanjohnston2743]

Another great lesson Rusty , keep them coming 👍

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you liked the lesson Alan! Many more to come in 2024! Catch you later. Thanks.👍

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

.....good lesson right here Mr. Rusty!

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate the feedback right here! Thanks a lot! Have a great weekend my friend! Thanks 👍

[@JunkYour925]

LOVE IT Rusty! This turns all the traditional training out there on its head. This is the pro way to see the fretboard. You just surf between the 3x3 boxes. Now you don’t have to know what pentatonic shape or position you are in before you play it. You figure it out AS you play it. I bet this works well for changing keys and following the chords. Just locate the new rut note. lol.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to hear that time! Most guitar players couldn’t tell you what position they’re playing in. Including SRV, Hendrix and Angus Young to name a few. But they know where to play on the fretboard by knowing the homebase notes! You don’t always have to play the rut note but it will give you confidence to know where it’s at. I think you really got the heart of what I was trying to teach here. Thanks for the feedback and have a great weekend buddy👍

[@JunkYour925]

@@rustysguitar1 oh absolutely. In today's weekly Blues Jam in NYC we played "Hey Joe" and I was able to use this "rut note" technique to easily match the pentatonic to the chord prog (C G D A E). I saw the CG as a P5 pair and the DA as another P5 pair just two frets up. Then another two frets up to the E. Using the "rut note" in the box approach I just visualized the root note of the C moving out one string and up two frets and played that major box for the G from that new root note, moved up two frets and repeated the sequence again for D to A. Great fun for someone who never played the song before. Your method made it possible for me to figure it out ad hoc or else I'd be so lost.

[@josepheberhardt2976]

I think I get this now. So, if I'm going for a major sound, I'm finding the rut with my index finger and I'm picturing myself at the top right of the 3x3. For minor, I'm finding the rut with my ring finger and picturing myself in the bottom middle of the 3x3. Sound about right for the takeaway from the lesson?? Thanks

[@JunkYour925]

@@josepheberhardt2976 correction: for major it is index on top LEFT corner, for minor it is ring on middle RIGHT side. This is for a parallel minor/major shift which Rusty is describing. Also this is viewing the box from the player's perspective. Another cool thing I noticed is inscribed in the 3x3 box for minor is a 5-1-b3 triad, for major there is a 3-5-1 triad nested in there. Jules Guitar channel is also really good.

[@josepheberhardt2976]

@@JunkYour925 Right, I was orienting vertically. Thank you!

[@mikeopdenaker5573]

Brilliant stuff,you always do it! I learn something every time!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you’re getting something from the lessons, Mike! Thanks man✌️

[@brysmedia9930]

Hey Rusty good vibes, thanks again

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on buddy I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment! Thanks so much👍

[@j.hammer573]

Great lesson for blues rock. Heck, just the rhythm concepts were useful with the C7 F9 & G7. ( now I get why it’s a F9. & not a major 7 add9). I realize that isn’t the lesson but that’s where my brain went. I’m going to apply the finger positioning you mentioned. That seems really helpful. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@rustysguitar1]

That’s awesome! Making these little connections on the fretboard is exciting! It makes Guitar playing fun for us! I have fun making these lessons. Thanks a lot for watching! Have a great weekend.👍

[@joshb7326]

Great video. Kingfish mixes major and minor like this really well and it sounds so good

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Josh I love me some Kingfish Guitar! I appreciate the comment👍

[@michaellowe2559]

A real maestro! Best teacher for me! Simple, direct, and uncomplicated!

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that Michael! I appreciate the comment and thanks a lot for taking the time to watch my videos👍

[@Williamk492]

I’m sure that there is some telepathy happening here! This is the lesson I have been waiting for! 🙏🏻 Thank you Rusty! To you and this growing guitar community, all the best and have a good weekend! 😎☀️👍🏻

[@rustysguitar1]

Oh yes! I’m reading your mind😲 I’m really glad you like the lesson! You’re welcome and I hope you have a great weekend also👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Many thanks William👍

[@chrisbrandt8196]

Thanks for the great lessons! The way you put them together and explain things helps a lot. Especially with diagrams and naming where you are on the fretboard. Looking forward to more videos. 😊

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome, Chris! Thanks a lot for all your support! I’m glad you’re looking forward to more in 2024! Later, Chris👍

[@JohnGSchuur]

Basically you can’t make a mistake combining the minor and major scale , it all depends on what you want to express and how the solo is developing in order to tell your story on the fretboard …. Good lesson 😊

[@rustysguitar1]

Well said John! “It depends on what you want to express” Good one. Thanks for checking out the video and have a great rest of your weekend John.✌️

[@gergemall]

This is a great practice Piece for me. Soaking in my aging but capable head. I’m sixty eight and played for decades mostly self taught and just now learning pentatonic scales and the proper way to use a pick to play lead guitar. ❤ thx Rusty.

[@daveallsopp4394]

This is great Rusty 👍🏻 my playing has leaped forward since finding your channel 👍🏻 every week it just gets better and better. Thanks buddy 🙏🏻 have a great Sunday my friend 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Good to hear from you, Dave! It sounds like you’re having fun on that guitar! Thanks my friend and enjoy your Sunday also🙏

[@cliftonjarvis8010]

You thanks again’

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Clifton! Thanks for watching👍

[@TonyMcGreal]

Excellent presentation Rusty. Brilliant 👍👍🎸🎸

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching Tony! Later✌️

[@simonbeckford]

Great! The more simple the idea, the better as it reduces the cognitive load and makes it accessible to the average or less talented among us! Superb ❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Well said! Thanks for the comment SB! Have a great weekend buddy👍

[@rafa_guitar]

What an awesome lesson Rusty!!! By the way I think you mix a lot the perfect 4th on Major and sound great, am I right? Of course, major 3th on minor is very used/typical. Approaching root from b7 in minor sound great. I loved passing tone b6 to 6 in major. Bending full tone from 2th to 3th on major... great. Uff! I think I must go deeper to catch all the nuances you use my friend. Thank you very much for helping us to get better my friend!

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Rafa, you’re right I do use a lot of those intervals. But honestly, I don’t think of those intervals at all when I’m improvising. I just locate the major and the minor boxes with that root note. Then create the sound I’m looking for over each chord. But it is so good to know those intervals for confidence on the fretboard. Thanks for all the feedback and have a rockin weekend buddy.✌️

[@siegfriedschlag4353]

Hi mein lieber Freund, super gemacht, vielen lieben Dank dafür 👍 Siggi und Anne 🔔🎹

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Siggi! Have a great weekend👍

[@davebartram8762]

I’ve been playing for years but I really enjoy your videos. There’s always something new and you have a rare gift for really clear teaching. Great stuff.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for that kind comment Dave! I really do appreciate it! Talk to you soon👍

[@richardsrensen4219]

i think i will have to watch this great lesson more than once

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad to hear that Richard! Thanks so much for your support buddy✌️

[@jimdep6542]

Hi Rusty .......these lessons like this that you do are really helpful. I can put the chord progressions into Band in a Box and use different grooves to play over . Much appreciated and great job.

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad that my lessons are helpful to you! Thanks so much, Jim! See you soon👍

[@ColourfulEnergy]

Awesome stuff, Rusty! Great lesson and you are a great teacher.❤🎼🎸 Happy weekend!😊👍

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Colourful Girl! I hope you have a happy weekend also❤️

[@jeffv.akaonsjeffke9865]

I love that fender every time I see it 😍 ash or alder? And why a humbucker instead of a single coil ?

[@rustysguitar1]

I bought the Guitar used but I’m pretty sure that it’s an ash body. The Hucker just makes it a little more versatile for some thicker tones, but I still like my other Strat with the single coil also. Always good to hear from each Jeff! Have a great rest of your weekend.👍

[@sholland42]

@@rustysguitar1, pretty sure it ash, i have the exact same strat but rosewood fretboard, love it. My 62 reissue tele is alder, love it too.

[@benpowersguitar]

Great info. Love mixing the major and minor.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on! Thanks for watching👍

[@ross3818]

Pinky or forefinger on root: heavy truths

[@rustysguitar1]

Oh yes, Ross! We need to set ourselves up to play these scales confidently! Thanks for watching👍

[@dborg56]

Very nicely explained. No memorizing scale shapes but going to the root and playing on either side for major minor tonality.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on! I like to keep it simple and just play the guitar! I appreciate you taking the time to watch my lessons and also I appreciate your comments. Thanks and enjoy your week.👍

[@By-Fun-Jokes-Guitars]

Rock n Roll man big thx to Rusty for your work here 😎 💪🍻👀

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on! Thanks 👍

[@andrebatucada729]

Fantastic, Rusty! Always learning with you. By the way, very beautiful Strat!

[@rustysguitar1]

Nice! I’m glad you are getting some from the lessons! And thanks, I really do love that Guitar! Thanks for watching👍

[@tsimakis100]

Good job teaching. I like to mix it all up. I use passing tones, bends, ect... comes down to learning scales then let your soul fly.

[@rustysguitar1]

Right on my friend. Thanks a lot for checking out the video 👍

[@tsimakis100]

Check out my you tube video. called Toms tunes, playing " honey Hush by foghat.

[@harolddavis4138]

TY

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome Harold! Have a good week👍

[@MichaelFox-cc8of]

Light bulbs going off on this one. Thanks Rusty

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to hear that Michael! Thanks 👍

[@fulminepdemo]

Thank you very much, very good lessons sir, a big hug.-

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks for watching👍

[@jazzbass80]

Thanks again! Great lesson!

[@rustysguitar1]

Wow! Thanks so much for supporting my channel this way. I greatly appreciate it. Let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy the rest of your weekend my brother.👍

[@angusmacdonald9484]

Great lesson and thanks Rusty, just what I'm trying to get my sweed round.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome bud! I’m glad you got something from the video! Thanks for leaving a comment. I appreciate all your support.👍

[@SpringendeDelfinchen1919]

Very very nice Performance 👍🎸🎸🎸🙌🙌🙌🤗

[@rustysguitar1]

I hope you liked the lesson✌️

[@rustysguitar1]

I hope you liked the lesson✌️

[@bryanburchfield6146]

Yo rusty u r a freaking genius.love ❤ you dude.rock on bluesman!

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that Bryan!!! Thanks bud👍

[@robguitarwizard]

Very classy playing!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Rob!!! Happy Sunday 🙏

[@paulkelly6853]

Brilliant lesson Rusty..........thanks Paul from Ireland

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Paul! I always appreciate you watching👍

[@rusty_strings7356]

love your lessons. Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

I appreciate that! And you’re very welcome! Thanks for watching👍

[@unicornspiritreikiasmr]

Thank you so much! You rock!❤

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re welcome and! Thanks for rockin with me! Enjoy your Sunday🙏

[@paulcooper5748]

Another great vid rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Paul! See ya soon 👍

[@lelinkant5875]

Kindly make a funk grove with lead ...tricks 🙏🙏

[@mabblers]

Great lesson

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m happy to hear that! Thanks for watching👍

[@alanjohnston2743]

Thanks

[@rustysguitar1]

Thank you, Alan! I really do appreciate your support to my channel this way! Means a lot! Later, bro 😎

[@esteban1487]

That's great tone!

[@rustysguitar1]

Cool! I’m glad you liked it! Thanks👍

[@esteban1487]

@@rustysguitar1 Are you using a modeler or a pedal board?

[@rustysguitar1]

@@esteban1487 i’m using the Revv G 20 amp set clean and driving it with the Revv tilt overdrive pedal. Also a little reverb and delay from the Strymon, big sky and Strymon timeline. And that Stratocaster is a very clean sounding guitar. Later, bro. 😎

[@gergemall]

Thanks!

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re one of my biggest supporters and I really do appreciate it! Thanks so much, buddy👍

[@michaelmccorkle8906]

So if I understand correctly, the same position on the C pentatonic scale is the exact same for any chord anywhere on the neck?

[@rustysguitar1]

You can find the major, or minor Pentatonic scale by locating the root note on the low E string. In the video, I just demonstrated how to find it with the C chord. Thanks for checking out the video Michael happy Sunday.🙏

[@sudeepneupane3273]

I have a doubt . Does shape remains same or varies when we start from different string instead of E , for eg from A or D . Please help I’m looking for this answer. Could not find anywhere . I don’t have access to teacher too .thank you ❤

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes. No matter what string you start on it still the same pentatonic scale. I almost never start on the low E string. I start in the middle of the scale most of the time if I’m improvising. Thanks for checking out the video.👍

[@josepheberhardt2976]

I hate to ask it this way, but it's not clear to me in the video. So, third finger on root sets me up to play minor....which minor pattern am I in. First finger on root sets me up to play major.....which major pattern am I in. I hope the question makes sense. Thanks, Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

Hey Joseph! Actually any pattern. I rarely play up and down the whole pattern anywhere. I like using the small box shapes. By locating the root note you can play major, or minor pentatonic phrases. Thanks a lot for checking out the video. Have a great weekend.👍

[@marydunkley51]

Great!!!

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks a lot Mary! I really do appreciate all your support❤️

[@Dave-ro3nj]

Beginner here with a question. At the start of the video when you were showing the C major and minor pentatonic scales you played the C F G chords. How do you know to play those, and would they be different if you were to play the E pentatonic scale. Thanks for your great vids, I'm learning a lot.

[@rustysguitar1]

There’s a little deeper theory involved, but there are scales that go with certain chords. The E pentatonic scale works over different chords yes. I have a great video coming out this morning on this very topic. I hope to see you there. Thanks a lot for checking out my videos and have a great weekend.👍

[@jimdep6542]

Your Strat sounds great. Just curious, how often do you change your strings ? I'm guessing that you play every day, at least a little. Are you still playing live anywhere ?

[@rustysguitar1]

I love that Guitar! I do change my strings often. After about 10 or 15 hours of playing on one guitar, I will change the strings. But I do have four guitars that I use all the time. I have stainless steel frets on my guitars also. Which does age them quicker. I’d like the sound of fresh strings. They are much more dynamic. Talk to you soon Jim.👍

[@jimdep6542]

@@rustysguitar1 Makes sense and that's a beautiful looking guitar too. Are you using 9's ( super slinky types )?

[@rustysguitar1]

@@jimdep6542 I’m using D’Adarrio 10-46 on all my guitars! Later Jim✌️

[@jimdep6542]

@@rustysguitar1 I need my fingers to do more push ups to use 10's.

[@rustysguitar1]

@@jimdep6542 😂😂😂 They feel good to me. Catch you later Jim.✌️

[@Phillip-y6d]

👍X10

[@rustysguitar1]

I’m glad you liked the lesson! Thank you👍

[@tomschelfaut]

Just so I understand, when you switch from major to minor chords, you've also changed the key right? Because none of those chords are in the key of C...

[@rustysguitar1]

This is all in the key of C. You can use the major or minor pentatonic scale over the C-F-G chords. Blues and rock players have been doing it for decades. There were no minor chords in this progression just the minor pentatonic scale. When you play a 7 or 9 chord you can improvise with the major or the minor scale. Thanks for watching Tom.👍

[@tomschelfaut]

But not cmaj right? Because none of those minor chords is in the key of cmaj.. cmin, fmin and g min would be the key of Eb no?

[@rustysguitar1]

@@tomschelfaut I just re-watched the video. A general rule is to use the major pentatonic over major chords. The minor pentatonic over minor chords. But when you add the 7 or 9 chords you can use either scale or mix them

[@rustysguitar1]

@@tomschelfaut but yes, the minor chord progression is in C minor. Which are the same notes as Eb major.

[@MichaelFox-cc8of]

I found a little confusing part 7:28. Earlier you said start your 6th string pentatonic with your pointer on the root to give you the minor and for major your pinky. Here you are using your pointer for major and ring finger for minor. Looks like this moves in the opposite direction.

[@rustysguitar1]

In that segment, I was playing through the E major pentatonic scale. Yes you can locate the root note of that scale with your pinky on the 12th fret. But the note I played with my pointer finger is still part of that scale. You don’t always have to start on a root note. Thanks for checking out the video.👍

[@aeksinsang932]

You using c major c minor pentatonic over ALL those changes, or switching to the roots of the IV V???

[@rustysguitar1]

Yes! But I was targeting other notes in the 4 and 5 chords within those major minor pentatonic boxes. Thanks a lot for checking out the video! I appreciate the question👍

[@aeksinsang932]

@@rustysguitar1 sounded like you were pimpin’ each one’s chord tones cuz C pentatonics over the V is pretty clashy

[@ryanteacher8134]

You can almost always add in the root minor pent when you are playing over a major progression. You can't really play the root major pent if you are playing over purely minor progressions.

[@rustysguitar1]

You’re right Ryan! Thanks for checking out the video 👍

[@jeffbrum2441]

its more interesting to mix a pentatonic against mixolydian ,

[@rustysguitar1]

Thanks, Jeff

[@tobiasdog100]

What's a "rhut note?" 😁😆

[@rustysguitar1]

We need the RUT note 😂

[@philheath9854]

Something doesn't make sense. On the bottom E string if you put your 1st finger on the A then it becomes a minor Pent scale.But if you slid your Pinky to that same A it becomes a Major Pent. But when you where demoing the C Penta on the G string using your 1st and 3rd finger it looked like it was the other way around........I must be getting a little Rusty.

[@rustysguitar1]

The first finger-pinky rule only works on the low E string for pentatonic patterns. you will shift and use different fingers as you move down the strings. Thanks a lot Phil for checking out the video.👍