Why You’re Playing The Minor Pentatonic Scale WRONG: Learn Bass Scales The RIGHT Way

[@LennyG-TPFL]

Right on....groovy intro. A shape/pattern I like for minor pentatonic scale is (using A minor starting on fifth fret of E string as an example) first finger on the A slide second finger to the third-C-8th fret, and then play C major pentatonic to the 6th-A on the D string-or any C major pentatonic shape. Or pinky on the A and then C major second finger on the 3rd fret.....gotta love the brother-sister 3rd and 6th.

[@anbyeastbank319]

Great lesson! Agreed 2 and b6 always either drink too much or just bring store bought cookies to the party- they can leave! I like choosing a root and then looking for the various intervals both above and BELOW.

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

I watched and listened to that opening jam about 5 times. Great lesson and reminder. Sometimes where I get lost is remembering the intervals and patterns when the root isn't the lowest note, like going further up the neck. Looks like I've given myself a little more homework ... Thanks, Ryan!

[@RyanMadoraMusic]

It's all about recognizing those patterns and keeping them organized on the fretboard. Glad you got something out of it!

[@NinerFourWhiskey]

Nice lesson. That's one of the finer points that separate guitar and bass guitar. I get away with pinky on minor 3rd interval, because I have big hands. But going for the third on the next string opens up more opportunities and is less stress on the fingers.

[@phillee-d8x]

Peter was right; you're intro today was spot on!!!

[@phillee-d8x]

Great job

[@jmd01]

Great thanks, you're often teaching to about my level! 🙂

[@howardtyler7]

Once again Ryan,excellent explanation!!

[@Bass_Music2000]

Terrific Ryan, thanks! 👍👊🎸

[@tombache8029]

Great lesson Ryan! This will really help me break out of my patterns. Thanks!

[@RyanMadoraMusic]

Thanks so much!!

[@Alaska_Engineer]

Excellent as always! Thank you for sharing 😎

[@cazoon]

Nice Ryan.

[@MarkEisenman]

Side note… Minor pent is the same as the major pentatonic up a minor 3rd. C minor pent = Eb major pent.

[@PeterKertesz2013]

Thank you, great lesson. The intro was killer 🎵

[@ezjay3229]

You read my mind, because I was looking for faster, easier, better ways to play minor pentatonic...

[@HB-ve4wi]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@forestc6014]

That semi hollow looks tempting.

[@donaldmills2679]

Ryan: I am a beginner bass player, do you have any advice on my wrist and fingers ache after I practice days later I try to keep my wrist straight and not press hard on my strings I am 75 years old.

[@agentdouble-bylamomie]

Very Nice. 😃 Can you explain what you play at 4'23" please. Can you write the TAB. thanks.

[@RyanMadoraMusic]

Tabs are available by supporting my Patreon page :-)

[@Bassplayingypsy]

To make any pentatonic scale. Just remove the tritone from the major scale to get a pentatonic. You've been teaching long enough to know this. Explain it that way. It's easier to hold in the mind longer and putting it on the fretboard. Ex. C major scale. Remove the tritone. B&F. A minor scale remove the tritone. F&B. Major is the 4 and 7. Minor is 2 and 6. Yes, these are tritones.

[@12cmf]

You're titling your YT clips WRONG.

[@muchobaratodop]

Enlighten us, Einstein.

[@Guitarplayer724]

Do tell, show us your extensive knowledge.

[@HB-ve4wi]

Read from left to right.