Minor Pentatonic Extensions

In this video we introduce the concept of scale extensions. This is a simple way to begin moving positions and move between scale shapes. This is by far the most common way to move between pentatonic positions and really opens up shape 1 in a way commonly displayed in many songs, riffs and solos.

Lesson aims

1. Introduce moving beyond shape 1 of the minor pentatonic scale
2. Introduce slide technique and scale extensions concept
3. Encourage using fingers 1 and 3 only in pentatonic basic playing

Part 1 - Minor pentatonic extensions in A minor

Exercise 3a - Minor pentatonic extensions in A minor

Part 2 - Minor pentatonic extensions in C minor

Here's the same scale shape but now in the key of C minor!

Exercise 3b - Minor pentatonic extensions in C minor

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