Extended Pentatonic Scale Pattern

If you play guitar and enjoy improvising, you’ve probably come across the pentatonic scale. It’s one of the first scales I learned and still one of my favorites because of how versatile it is. Once I started using the extended pentatonic scale pattern, my solos became much more fluid, and it was easier to move up and down the fretboard. The extended pentatonic pattern links together the five standard pentatonic shapes so I can play from the lowest E string all the way up to the highest frets on the guitar. This lets me break away from “boxy” licks and …

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About Mel and How To Play Guitars.com

Welcome to How to Play Guitars.com! My name is Mel Williams At this website, you’ll find a comprehensive guide for How To Play Guitar. Who am I? Why trust me? With almost 30 years of playing guitar and nearly 20 years teaching guitar, I have the experience to help you learn to play guitar better, faster, and more efficiently! I have had some notable experiences that have shaped my understanding of the guitar including, but not limited to: performing in a Masterclass with Grammy Award Winning Classical Guitarist David Russell, (among other great classical guitar students, my instructor at the …

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