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The pentatonic minor and major scales are really a thing a beauty. They work incredibly well as a lead-playing device, in many different circumstances. This video demonstrates several different chord progressions, keys, and tonalites, and compares the effects of pentatonic major versus minor in them.
The result might be unexpected depending on your understanding of theory. Hopefully by the end of this video, you will have a better idea of when you can and can’t (or should and shouldn’t) be rocking out in one of these scales.
A few things to note- when adding a b3 to a major chord like we talk about here, it’s best to refer to it as a #9. Chords and keys shouldn’t mix thirds, but it’s okay to have an augmented ninth or second as a color tone.
Also, I’m never happy with my improvising and there’s quite a bit of it in this video. But I did really enjoy the way the blues sections came out for this video, I stumbled across just the right settings in my DAW to get a killer tone that has eluded me for a long time. I think that inspired some of the tastier playing I’ve got to show off on this channel.
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Jake Lizzio
After performing in highschool bands and talent shows, I began teaching during my Senior Year in highschool at Crystal Lake South in 2004.
I went on to teach at Piano Trends Music Company in Crystal Lake, and there I began expanding my skills outside of just the guitar and began performing for weddings and private events. After leaving to teach privately, I began recording my students and myself.
This hobby eventually turned into a profession after I acquired the experience and equipment needed to produce quality audio and music. My goal now is to provide the highest quality online music lessons available and within reach to all who are interested.
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