Combining The 5 Patterns of the Minor Pentatonic Scale

 

 

 

Today is a recap of the 5 Minor Pentatonic scales. Take a look at how all of these patterns notes connect nicely together starting from the first image.

You can use these shapes starting on any fret, and after pattern 5, the entire sequence repeats itself and will continue to do until you run out of space on the fretboard!

Practice combining these patterns together. Ultimately, it's great to have them all memorized and will allow you the flexibility to move quickly all over the guitar.

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Minor Pentatonic Scale Pattern 5 of 5

Above is the last of the five Minor Pentatonic scale patterns. You can find the other four patterns in the previous posts.

These patterns all connect to each other and cover the entire guitar fretboard. In tomorrow's post, you will visually be able to see how this happens. For now, focus on the pattern shape and try to play each note as cleanly as possible. It may take some time to master these patterns, but it's very helpful for playing along with others, creating melodies, and for learning guitar theory.

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Minor Pentatonic Scale Pattern 4 of 5

Today we're covering the 4th Minor Pentatonic scale pattern. Check out the Archives tab on the site for the first three patterns.

As with the other patterns, you can move the entire shape up or down the fretboard. Focus on the pattern shape and practice it slowly forwards and backwards.

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Minor Pentatonic Scale Pattern 3 of 5

This picture above is the third pattern for the Minor Pentatonic Scale. You can view the 1st and 2nd patterns under the Archives tab on my blog.

As with the other patterns, take your time and focus on playing each note cleanly. You should also practice this pattern forwards and backwards.

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Minor Pentatonic Scale Pattern 2 of 5

Today, we'll explore the 2nd pattern for the Minor Pentatonic Scale. Click here to see the 1st pattern. The Minor Pentatonic scale is used for all sorts of guitar licks and riffs. It's also a great way to play along with your favorite songs, assuming you're using right key and that the song fits well with the Minor Pentatonic (as compared to other scales out there). Some of the great blues licks have been created from the above scale.

This patterns fit together like a jigsaw puzzle, so once you have the first pattern memorized, continue along with this one. Focus on the shape of this pattern. You can start it anywhere on the guitar fretboard. Take it slow and go forward and backward with this 2nd pattern.

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Minor Pentatonic Scale Pattern 1 of 5

Understanding the Minor Pentatonic scale is really important if you want to create your own licks and riffs on the guitar. When viewing the above image, focus on the pattern shape. You can slide this complete pattern shape over to any fret you like, however it may be easier to start it on the first fret initially. If you begin this pattern on the 1st fret you will be playing the F Minor Pentatonic scale. And moving this entire shape up one fret would mean that you are now playing an F# Minor Pentatonic scale.

There are five connecting patterns for the Minor Pentatonic scale and you will want to commit all of them to memory. Over the next five days, I will be teaching you each of the patterns. This first pattern is typically used most frequently by guitarists.

Take it slow and try to have each note sound clean on the guitar. Also, try playing this scale pattern forwards and backwards.

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