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Learn how to jam lead guitar over any chord progression using pentatonic scales, key-finding tricks, and beginner-friendly guitar improvisation tips. These jam hacks work with major and minor chords!
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In this video, I’m walking you through a simple, powerful system for jamming over any chord progression—even if you’re new to soloing. This is the stuff I wish I had when I was starting out: we’ll talk about how to find the key, when to use minor vs major pentatonic, and why most chord progressions give you clues right from the start.
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0:00 – Intro: How to Jam Over Any Chord Progression
2:25 – Tip: First Chord Often Tells the Key
4:01 – E Minor Pentatonic Example
6:40 – Why Minor Works for Rock & Blues
8:20 – C Major Progression: Finding the Major Sound
11:00 – Major vs Minor Pentatonic
13:36 – C Major Pentatonic in Action
15:04 – Quick Recap: Finding the Right Scale
17:00 – When the Last Chord Is the Key (Beatles Example)
19:35 – Bonus Jam Trick in G Major
20:39 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement
