FIRST SCALE to learn on Electric Guitar - PLUS 10 RIFFS!
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In this lesson we're diving into the first scale every beginner guitarist should learn: the E Minor Pentatonic Scale! This scale is widely used across various genres, including rock, blues, and pop, and is perfect for creating riffs and solos.
The E Minor Pentatonic Scale: Your First Scale
A Pentatonic Scale is a five-note scale that’s simple to learn and versatile to use. We’ll focus on learning it in the open position, which is ideal for beginners and a common position for many classic riffs.
This pattern is relatively easy to memorise and forms the basis of many famous riffs and solos.
10 Easy Riffs from the E Minor Pentatonic Scale
With the scale under your fingers, it’s time to bring it to life with 10 easy riffs. These riffs will help you get comfortable using the E Minor Pentatonic Scale in a musical context and will improve your finger strength, timing, and creativity.
20th Century Boy - tab
TNT - tab
Fever - tab
Shakin' All Over - tab
Rumble - tab
Roadhouse Blues - tab
Psycho - tab
Lonely Boy - tab
Sweet Home Chicago - tab
Back In Black - tab
Are You Gonna Go My Way - tab
These riffs are designed to get you comfortable with the E Minor Pentatonic Scale and show you how it can be applied in a variety of musical contexts. Practice each riff slowly at first, then gradually build up speed as you become more confident.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll have not only learned your first scale but also gained the ability to create your own riffs using it. Enjoy playing, and have fun exploring the possibilities with the E Minor Pentatonic Scale!
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