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Today we’re breaking down one of the most essential scales in guitar—the G Major Pentatonic Scale!
This versatile and super melodic scale is used in rock, blues, country, bluegrass, and beyond—think Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here and countless other classics! We’ll focus on the open position, perfect for beginners looking to connect scales with chords and start improvising.
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In This Lesson, You’ll Learn:
⦿ How to play the G Major Pentatonic scale step-by-step
⦿ Why it’s the same as the E Minor Pentatonic (and when to use each!)
⦿ How to integrate this scale into your rhythm playing
⦿ Techniques for using it in country, rock, and blues solos
⦿ Easy licks and exercises to get comfortable with the sound
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0:00 – Intro & Welcome!
1:00 – What is the G Major Pentatonic Scale?
2:30 – How It Relates to the E Minor Pentatonic
3:45 – Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Scale
5:30 – How to Use the Scale Over Chords (G, C, D, E Minor & More!)
7:00 – Blues, Rock & Country Applications
8:15 – Combining the Scale with Chord Strumming
9:30 – Final Tips & Playthrough
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