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In this lesson we're looking at Shape 4, which is very similar to Shape 1, but a couple of notes move up by one fret.

Key points

  • Start on the open E root note from Shape 1, then move up 4 positions to begin Shape 4
  • Make sure you don't confuse this with Shape 1!

E Minor Pentatonic - Shape 4

E Minor Pentatonic - The 5 Shapes

Blue = Shape 1 | Red = Shape 2 | Pink = Shape 3 | Yellow = Shape 4 | Green = Shape 5

Exercise - E Minor Pentatonic Shape 4

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