In this video
Practice this speed based exercise then learn how to add it to your improvisation
Scale patterns are a great way to add speed to lead guitar playing. Here, a repeating six note minor pentatonic sequence aka pattern is used as our example. However, patterns like this can be used and practiced with ANY scale you learn to build speed and play those faster lead guitar runs.
B minor pentatonic scale
Remember to use flicks off aka pull offs with the shape below to make the most of this speed building exercise!
How to make the most of this course
See below interactive TAB synced to video for both the lead and rhythm lines for this jam. Use this to learn a few lick ideas to get you started improvising, or learn the full solos if you wish! Useful features of the interactive TAB player include;
- Slow down and loop sections to break down longer, faster sections into manageable licks
- Activate the 'fretboard visualisation', which shows which note is being played as well as shapes being used, all in real time
- See the TAB brought to life as the player syncs to the video in real time!
Mike's lead solo example - interactive TAB
Practice this speed based exercise then learn how to add it to your improvisation using the video and interactive TAB below!
Andy's rhythm loop - interactive TAB
Course Outline
Learn to Jam Lead Guitar