Jam Track 25 - A Minor Pentatonic Lead NGHFB Style
In this video
The Andalusian chord progression (Am-G-F-E in this case) appears in countless classics from "Hit the Road Jack" to "Sweet Dreams" to "Walk Don't Run." and "Sultans of Swing".
We'll use A minor pentatonic shape one, focusing on the middle octave to create lead lines over this progression.
A semi-hollow body guitar for example -> on the middle pickup -> on a clean channel plus boost -> creates that rounded tone which suits the Jam Track for Noel Gallagher-esque sound.
Main Learning Points:
• Classic Andalusian progression: Am-G-F-E used in dozens of famous songs
• Lead line focusing on five notes from middle octave: 7-7-5-7-5-7-5-7
• F major 7 fingering as beginner-friendly option (E major shape moved up one fret)
• Semi-hollow guitar middle pickup setting for rounded Oasis/NGHFB tone
• Boss Katana clean setting with added boost for bringing the sound to life
• Strumming pattern: down-down-up-down-down-up fitting the progression
• Handshake angle fingering for future vibrato rather than straight finger-per-fret
Visual Jam Track - Chords
Strumming Pattern reminder to give a go! D D D DU x2
Jam Track - Lead
Enjoy 'shifting through the gears' of A Minor Pentatonic for this Jam Track. These movements are great building blocks for your own improvisations later on this course...