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In this video, i’ll be teaching you how to memorize the pentatonic scale—one of the most important tools for any guitarist. I’ll show you the best place to start, how to break it into manageable chunks, and how to connect it to actual music.
We’re focusing on the A minor pentatonic, and I’ll walk you through how to internalize it across the fretboard using easy shapes and two-string groupings. Plus, I’ll show you the second shape with the A root—so you can start visualizing more of the neck without getting overwhelmed.
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0:00 – Intro
1:36 – Why Memorizing the Pentatonic is Important
2:25 – The A Minor Pentatonic: First Position
3:30 – Two-Note Patterns to Start With
4:59 – Building Across Strings in Groups
6:16 – That Classic "Blues Box" Pattern
7:33 – Connecting All Strings
9:24 – Why Context (Jam Tracks) Helps
10:09 – Shape 2: A String Root Position
12:18 – Linking the Shapes
13:00 – More Resources to Keep Learning
