Pentatonic Scale Position Playing Examples
Blues Guitar & Beyond • 1m 57s
It’s important to have strong fundamentals when learning scale positions in particular, as this sort of rote method is a timeless way to internalize a sound in your head while strengthening your muscle memory. You can feel free to use a drum loop or some other time-keeping device–as long as you have a way to keep yourself accountable and measure your progress.
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