Introduction to Pentatonic Scales
intermediate mandolin
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- 10 Introduction to Pentatonic Scales — you are here
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I have one rule about teaching theory. You have to be able to use it, and this you can use. It's a huge lesson but I'll introduce you to pentatonic scales, how to play open & closed positions, transpose, speed exercise, then a challenge on beginning to use them in your playing.
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Roy Ellender ·
Anybody have a tip for the left hand stretch in here? My pinky is not cooperating.
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Tom Vasquez ·
Try it without the pick for a few passes. Sounds silly but it told me my right hand was doing too much.
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Owen Brady ·
Try it without the pick for a few passes. Sounds silly but it told me my right hand was doing too much.
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Ben Clark Instructor ·
Memorization comes from playing it at a tempo you can think at. If you need the tab, you're playing it faster than you know it.
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MandoMary ·
That's the one that made me finally understand backup. Stick with it.