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[ Am pentatonic C note ]
[ Am at D ] [ Am at E ]
[ Am at G ]
[ Am root 17 ]
[ Am open ]
[ Am at the G ]
A minor pentatonic scale at
the 10th fret position
The image below shows the A minor pentatonic scale now starting on the
10th fret. The fingering is 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-3. The notes
that make up this fingering are as follows D-E G-A C-D E-G A-C D-E. This
is really starting to get intense, but all you have to do is remember,
each position of the Am pentatonic scale have the same notes. The only
thing that is different is the fingering positions. By now you should
have the fingering number system memorized. The system is illustrated
once again below.
1 = index
2 = Middle
3 = Ring
4 =
Pinkie
T = Thumb
Look at the image above. Notice the fingering pattern starting on the
10th fret.
1-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-3.
The image below shows the same A minor
pentatonic scale pattern, but with the notes and their positioning.
Remember to play this scale starting at the 10th fret
Low E string D note 1 finger.
The next note played in this pattern is the E note 3 finger Low E string
on the 12th fret. Use the fingering number system as illustrated in the
upper picture to finish off the scale from the Low E string to the high
E string. 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-3. Remember play from left to right, fat
to skinny and alternate the pick. Then work your way back up in reverse.
Listen to this D
to D
Now watch this scale.
This lead is not part of the video above.
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Starts on root note fret and works to
the VIII position and then the 10th position. |
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This riff is basically the same as the
one above to the right, but stays in the position. There has
been one note added to end the riff from the Blues scale. This
note has been circled. |
Even though we are starting on the D note, you
can notice now that we don't have to start on that note. We can start on
the A note, the C note or over any chord we are playing. The notes of
the Am chord are A C and E. You can play lead over the Am chord here as
illustrated above. You can also play over the C chord here. The notes of
the C chord are C E and G. You can also play over the Dm chord or the
D9, D5 and others.
This is why it is important to learn every position of the Am pentatonic
scale. You can play over every chord of this scale in every position on
the guitar. This will become clearer as we move on.
Practice this fingering position a few hundred
times. The next position
12th position of
A minor pentatonic scale. This position will be starting at the E
note 12th fret.
Good Luck,
From the Jam Room
