Now we've got the first three shapes, it's time to complete the picture. In this lesson I'll take you through shapes 4 to 7, which finishes off the full 3-note-per-string system across the entire neck in E minor.You'll spot a shape that sits very close to the pentatonic box you already know, and you'll see how shape 7 mirrors shape 1 an octave higher, which is a really satisfying moment when it clicks.

We'll also tackle longer horizontal runs connecting all four new positions. This is how players like Michael Schenker and Randy Rhoads make it look so effortless.

What You'll Learn

•       Shapes 4 to 7 of the 3-note-per-string system in E minor

•       Why shape 5 is a personal favourite, and how it connects to the pentatonic box

•       How shape 7 mirrors shape 1 an octave higher

•       Extended horizontal runs across all four new shapes

•       How the octave relationship helps you navigate the whole neck

In Detail

Shapes 4 to 7 of the 3-note-per-string system in E minor

Shape 4 starts at the 8th fret and the shapes climb from there, through C and D (shape 5 at the 10th fret), E at the 12th fret (shape 6), and finally shape 7 at the 14th fret. I walk through each one with the same approach as lesson 2: slowly first to get the fingering right, then up to speed over the jam track.

Why shape 5 is a personal favourite, and how it connects to the pentatonic box

Shape 5 sits very close to the classic E minor pentatonic box position at the 12th fret, which means it should feel immediately familiar. I highlight exactly how the two overlap, making shape 5 one of the quickest to internalise and one I find myself reaching for constantly in a solo context.

How shape 7 mirrors shape 1 an octave higher

Because the system is based on the natural minor scale, shape 7 at the 14th fret is essentially shape 1 repeated in the next octave. I make this connection explicit because once you see it, it reinforces the logic of the whole system and makes the upper positions feel far less daunting.

Extended horizontal runs across all four new shapes

The horizontal runs here cover four shapes instead of three, which means you return to the starting position a little faster. I demonstrate the full run before the jam track so you know what to expect, the quicker loop is a good test of how well the shapes are sitting in your fingers.