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MODULE 3
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The Pentatonic Patterns learned in Module 2 Project 1 can also be used up on the 12th fret of the guitar
Try it, use the patterns shown below but starting up on the 12th fret now, it works because the 12th fret is the note of E an Octave up (higher) Play along with the chord progression and video shown below
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More on Pentatonic's and using them for soloing
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IMPORTANT: Make sure you are totally familiar with Module 2 Project 1, the 12 Bar Basic Blues and the Pentatonic patterns shown
Experiment with these same patterns on the 12th fret of the guitar instead of in the open position
When you are happy with your sounds you are getting experiment then with the patterns in both the open position and up on the 12th fret. Spend as much time as you need to get good at playing in either position
12th fret of the guitar
12th fret of the guitar
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NOTE: The theory of the Pentatonic scales can be confusing for beginners, but read and study this section carefully as I try and explain
Below is a Picture of the Guitar and Keyboard Pentatonic Slide Rule
You can access the slide rule by clicking on the link, top left of the page
The picture below shows the pentatonic pattern you have learned, The blue numbers are the notes of the G Major Pentatonic pattern i.e. the 1st 2nd 3rd 5th and 6th notes of the scale (Note a Pentatonic pattern has only 5 notes in its scale)
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The good thing about the slide rule is that it makes it very easy to find both the Major and Minor Pentatonic patterns for all keys. The picture below shows both the G Major and E Minor Pentatonic pattern
To understand this better use and study the Quick Intro Help page on the slide rule
NOTE: There are more in depth Help modules for the Slide Rules Here:
https://musicsliderule.com/quickpichelp.html
And Here: https://musicsliderule.com/help1a.html
And Here: https://musicsliderule.com/videos.html
The Quick Intro Help page is using the Major scale Guitar Slide Rule to show the relationship between a Pentatonic scale and the Major scale
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For example the G Major Pentatonic as shown in the picture below, number 1 is above the note of G on the Keyboard
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For example the E Minor Pentatonic as shown in the picture below, number 6 is above the note of E on the Keyboard
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The picture Left shows both the G Major Pentatonic and the E Minor Pentatonic
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For example the G Major Pentatonic as shown in the picture here, the number 1 is above the note of G on the Keyboard = G Major Pentatonic
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For example the E Minor Pentatonic as shown in the picture here, the number 6 is above the note of E on the Keyboard = E Minor Pentatonic
So you see the picture Left shows both the G Major Pentatonic and the E Minor Pentatonic pattern
The Diagrams Left show the Pentatonic Patterns in the Open position (Zero Fret)
But the same shape patterns can also be used on the 12th fret