Acoustic Looper Jam 8 in G - Don't miss this essential jamming concept!

Course: Acoustic Looper Bootcamp

In this video

We focus on lead ideas that we can play using the major pentatonic scale. We takelook at some specific songs, to show you how you can take elements of songs you like and add them to your improvisation.

G major is probably the most acoustic guitar friendly key. It is therefore an essential skill to be able to solo in this key if you want to jam with friends or be able to improvise lead guitar over many songs you already know!

This lesson focuses on lead ideas that we can play using the major pentatonic scale. We take specific influence from the songs listed further down this page to show you how to take elements of songs you like and add them to your improvisation - aka stealing licks! :)

G major pentatonic scale

All led parts played here use notes from the G major pentatonic scale. See all of this in tab via the interactive tab player further down this page!

To create similar lead lines yourself, it is best to know all 5 shapes of the G major pentatonic - a full module on this can be found here.

Recommended similar songs

This jam borrows elements of three particular songs, which are all worth learning if you're into this style. Each of these songs can be mined for ideas to be added into your improvisation;

Full example - Interactive tab

Next Up: Acoustic Looper Jam 9 in G# - The ADVANTAGE of barre chords

Well done! Let's jump into the next lesson of the course.

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