Next, is the pentatonic scales! This is the stage where you can start learning the “Box Frames” that Solos are Made of. After you’ve mastered your Chords (Keep in mind that you will ALWAYS keep learning due to the Infinite Combinations of Notes), we will go over scales that have kind of a “Box” Pattern All Up & Down the Neck of the guitar. There are only 5 scales that repeat to the bottom “Octave”. An Octave is 1-12 frets on the guitar. Starting at the 12th fret, the same Exact Notes Repeat but Only at a Higher Pitch so to speak. Most Solos start in the First Octave to follow the Chord Progressions before that “POP OFF” in the Bottom Frets from 12thfret to the 24th fret. Sadly, most guitars like the Fender Stratocasters or even the Gibson Les Paul’s, SG’s, etc. tend to only have up to 22 frets. Therefore, missing the last 2 frets (23rd & 24th). But don’t Fret! Lol You can still play basically about 80% of Guitar solos because just like you, most guitarists only have 22 frets. Only the Heavy Metal bands tend to have even 7-string guitars with 24 frets. But that’s a Whole other Level of mastery to reach. Again, don’t fret! You’ll get there! Only if you Really Want to. Anyways, back to the topic at hand, after the Pentatonic scales I will teach you what they call “Arpeggios”. Or “Rock Licks”. Each chord has a set or box of notes that you can play to “Complement” the chord notes. I will teach you how to connect the dots of the notes to match a chord progression. My all-time Favorite is the A minor. But you might have a Different favorite than me. That’s Fine too! So, give me a Call if you want one-on-one training! I’m pretty laid back & go with the flow kind of guy. I welcome any Newcomers! Thanks!
