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Songs with Major Pentatonic Scale Solos

The major pentatonic scale is a guitarist’s go-to for creating solos that feel fresh, uplifting and bright. It’s the secret sauce behind some of the most memorable guitar solos in music history. You’ll find these solos in country music a lot of the time, but also in classic rock (The Eagles), folk (Hank Williams), blues (Freddy King, John Mayer) and pop music (The Beatles).

Major Pentatonic Scale vs Minor Pentatonic Scale

The major pentatonic scale (Formula: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6) and minor pentatonic scale ((Formula: 1, ♭3, 4, 5, ♭7)) have their differences. The minor pentatonic scale offers a more bluesy, darker feel and is ideal for minor keys or blues progressions. Although they share the same set of notes in their relative forms, the starting note and tonal center determine their distinct emotional impact.

The major pentatonic scale is derived from the major scale (Formula: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7), but with two notes removed: the 4th and 7th degrees. This makes the scale sound “open” and free of dissonance.

G Major Scale – 5th Position

By Klaus Crow 3 Comments

Hi dear fellow guitar players, it’s time for the 5th position of the Major Scale series. The final CAGED shape position of the 5 positions. Also check out position 1, position 2, position 3, position 4 if you haven’t been able to do that yet. Now is the time to improve your skills and become an accomplished guitar player. 💪😊🎸

5th Position G Major Scale

We are going to learn the Major scale “5th position”, also referred to as the G-shape. Once you’ve practiced all these scale position thoroughly you have a broader understanding of the how the major scale works across the entire fretboard. The more you expand your knowledge of scales and music theory the more you will understand the overall picture of how music works and that will result into better playing, better soloing, better music composition skills, better everything guitar. So don’t waste your time and get to work.

See below for the scale diagram, tablature and guitar video lesson 🎶

G Major Scale – 4th Position

By Klaus Crow 2 Comments

Yes, it’s a gorgeous day today, it’s time for the 4th position of the Major Scale. This post is part of the G major scale series (position 1, position 2, position 3, position 4 up to this point) so if you haven’t checked out the previous lesson please do so. You can also dive into the lesson first and come back to the other lesson later. No problem.

4th Position G Major Scale

We are going to learn the Major scale “4th position”, also referred to as the A-shape which I will tell you all about in the video lesson. I will give explain everything in the utmost details with all the practice tips and tools to really make you own these scales inside out. You’re gonna have a blast!

See below for the scale diagram, TABs and video guitar lesson 🎶

I appreciate any feedback you have in the comments below. 💚

G Major Scale – 3rd Position

By Klaus Crow 5 Comments

Hey awesome people, how are you today? It’s time for the 3rd position of the major scale. We’re going to learn all 5 scale shape / positions related to the CAGED system to be able to play around the entire fretboard.

3rd Position Major Scale

Once you’ve learned the 1st position and 2nd position of the major scale thoroughly you can safely continue to learn the 3rd position, also referred to as the C-shape position of the major scale. (See video lesson).

Below are the TABS and the video lesson where I explain the entire scale shape / position with tricks and tips to really nail this one. Make yourself a nice cup of coffee or a profound cup of tea and start developing some solid guitar habits. 👊

Have a great one!

major scale 3rd position - C shape - TABS / Scale Diagram