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In further study of the five Shapes of the A Minor Pentatonic scale, we use Shape 5 and Shape 2 to extend Shape 1. This is a good way to break out of playing within a single shape.
In this lesson we're looking at using Shape 5 and Shape 2 to extend Shape 1. We can use Shape 5 to play a few notes below to bottom of Shape 1, and we can use Shape 2 to play a few notes above Shape 1. This is a good way to break out of playing within a single shape, and gives our playing a bit more variety.
Key points
- Familiarise yourself with the concept of moving between scale shapes
- Use slides to smoothly shift positions on the neck
- Use the A power chord to remind yourself of the key
A Minor Pentatonic Extensions
This diagram shows how we move from Shape 5 (green notes), through Shape 1 (blue notes), to Shape 2 (red notes). The notes are numbered according to their position in the scale, so we can see the three octave notes all marked as "1".
A Minor Pentatonic - The 5 Shapes
Blue = Shape 1 | Red = Shape 2 | Pink = Shape 3 | Yellow = Shape 4 | Green = Shape 5
Exercise - A Minor Pentatonic Extensions
Course Outline
Minor Pentatonic Shapes In A