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Guitar Trick Shot! Unlock Your Entire Fretboard with 2 Simple Patterns!

Thumbnail of Rick BeatoBy Rick Beato
Electric Guitar

Connecting Scales and Patterns Across the Fretboard

This lesson focuses on a fundamental technique for guitar improvisation: seamlessly connecting scales and patterns across the fretboard. We'll explore how to move fluidly between different positions and shapes, avoiding awkward jumps and creating a more musical and expressive solo.

Understanding Scale Relationships

We will examine how major and minor scales relate to each other on the fretboard. Learning to identify common tones and shared patterns will be key to smoothly transitioning between them. This involves recognizing the underlying structure of the scales and how they overlap.

Pattern Recognition and Application

We'll break down common scale patterns and show how to adapt them to different positions on the neck. The goal is to internalize these patterns so you can instinctively connect them without conscious thought, allowing for more spontaneous and creative improvisation.

Fretboard Mastery

This lesson emphasizes fretboard visualization and navigation. By understanding the relationships between different scale positions, you'll unlock greater freedom and fluency in your playing. We'll cover techniques to improve your ability to quickly and accurately move around the fretboard.

Putting it Together

Finally, we'll combine these concepts to create flowing and expressive guitar solos. You'll learn how to apply these techniques to create your own unique improvisations, building upon the foundation of connected scales and patterns.

  • Technique

    connecting scales, patterns

  • Musical Theory

    scales, patterns, major, minor

  • Style

    not specified

  • Duration

    33:16 min

  • Views

    6477

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