In this lesson, we are going to learn how to improvise using major and minor pentatonic scales. The only way to do this is to learn them and work with them until you know how to use them in your guitar solos.
Improvising is making something up on the spot. Be creative in your own way. When you can accomplish this, it is a great feeling. But to do so, you must know three things.
The scale patterns (all 5 patterns)
Where that scale pattern is located (along the fretboard)
How to bring it to life (hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends & slides
Hammer-on Pull-off
String bend Slide up.
Where guitar players get hung up on improvising is in number three. They don’t put enough time into studying how to do this. Bring the scales to life and make them sound like music.
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The way to do that is to practice personality traits. These are what I call them because they bring the scales to life. When you can play hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bends, vibrato, and so forth, then the music in your head starts to come out of the guitar.
But those don’t happen overnight. The reason is that there is a signal that goes from your brain to your hand every time you do it. And to do it without thinking about it, this signal needs to be repeated over and over and over again. This can only be done through time. study, and daily practice.
How long will it take you, ask?
Well, that depends. It all comes down to two things:
#1: You and your desire to want to learn
#2: The right training method
Number 1 is very important. You must have the desire to accomplish. Accomplish getting better at playing the guitar. The desire to learn the scales and how to bring them to life and sound musical. The desire to get to the point where you can improvise.
Number 2 is very important as well. Because without the proper training, you will get frustrated and quit. However, if your desire is strong enough, you might eventually figure it out. But it will be a long hard road.
Now, I can’t do anything about the desire part. That is all on you. But, if you are serious about learning to improvise with the major and minor scales and be able to play great guitar solos that make people go “wow”, I can help you there.
I can help with number 2. The right training method. This would be the guitar method book I authored and self-published. A training guide to help you make your guitar-playing journey more pleasant. Get to your destination quicker and easier. Leading to having more fun playing.
Lead Guitar Wizardry Vol 1
Lead Guitar Wizardry Volume 1 will provide the training necessary to improvise guitar solos with both major and minor scales. Not only that, but it will teach you a lot of other things that will get you to your desired result quickly.
Written in a simple step-by-step action plan that’ll take you from uncertain and confused to clear and confident. It will lead you on a steady path toward a widely successful skill in playing guitar solos the way you have always dreamed of.
Have the desire and the willpower
All you need to provide is the desire to want to learn and the willingness to do the work. Expand your learning experience and rapidly progress your results to your desired outcome.
The book is available in both digital and paperback versions. In addition to that, you can reach out to me if you need help. You can’t beat that! Check it out and get started learning to improvise today.
Private instruction is also available
In addition to the method book, I also offer private one-on-one sessions. These are a great option as they offer immediate feedback, a better understanding, and can make learning a lot more fun. So if you feel this might work for you, just contact me at my website, and we'll set up a time to talk.
Thanks for your time, and best of luck with your learning.
Until our next lesson, take care.
Dwayne Jenkins
