In this video
Shape 4 of the Minor Pentatonic scale. This one is very similar to Shape 1, but 2 of the notes (on strings 5 and 2) are moved up by 1 fret.
In this lesson we're looking at Shape 4 of the Minor Pentatonic scale. This one is very similar to Shape 1, but 2 of the notes (on strings 5 and 2) are moved up by 1 fret.
Key points
- Start on the root note from Shape 1, then move up 4 positions to begin Shape 4
- Make sure you don't confuse this with Shape 1!
A Minor Pentatonic - Shape 4
As with the other shapes, we start on the 5th fret and move up string 6 to Shape 4. The notes leading in are marked in blue, and the notes of Shape 4 are marked in yellow.
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 Shape 4
Course Outline
Minor Pentatonic Shapes In A
A Minor Pentatonic 5 Shapes Introduction
Lead Guitar 3 - Course Overview
A Minor Pentatonic Extensions Recap
A Minor Pentatonic Shape 2
A Minor Pentatonic Shape 3
A Minor Pentatonic Shape 4
A Minor Pentatonic Shape 5
A Minor Pentatonic - Connecting Shapes 1
A Minor Pentatonic - Connecting Shapes 2
A Minor Pentatonic Run 1
A Minor Pentatonic Run 2