Single note picking via the minor pentatonic scale:
In the key of C
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Remember–you can start on any note and the scale PATTERN remains the same, even though the notes within it change.
Add single notes to chords for a full sound
Sort of Bad to Bone:
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(and a little reminder about Selective Strumming!)
ACTION STEPS
- Even if you’re not doing the single notes yet, try the pure rhythm talked about in video two.
- Walk through the scale–single notes–a few times.
- See if you combine them!
- You can mark this page complete, and move on.
Next up, moving into a different type of blues–in a minor key.