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Using a G minor pentatonic scale, we are going to use this scale in a blues context incorporating some position changing. This allows for us to see other possibilities within the scale and also puts us in a position to try new ideas. Let's try it slowly, than work it up to speed with a full backing track. Remember to use the A-B looping player below the video player if you need further assistance.

Instructor Anders Mouridsen
Tutorial:
Mining the Minor Scale
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print notation download lesson open guitar tuner
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Slide For Position Change By Anders Mouridsen

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4 months ago
Which there were tabs for the play along here. lol, it adds a few extra days figuring out the tabs and transcribing them. I'm on the last part now. But other than that it was a great lesson.
Mike Olekshy 4 months ago

Hey there - thanks so much for your feedback. We've forwarded this to our transcription team and we will be adding the tab for Anders performance in the final play along. It should be up in the next few weeks! Thanks again!

1 year ago
Why are the jam tracks on the app not aligned with what is played in the video?
Mike Olekshy 1 year ago

Hello - thanks so much for your question! The jam track found in the "Jam Track" section of the lesson indeed matches the track used in the video. I was able to confirm this on the app. Can you be more specific if it was this particular lesson - or another lesson? Thanks so much!

2 years ago
Is it mote important to learn to play the lick correctly at full speed or the improvisation in the second half of this lesson? I feel like I'm struggling with both.
Mike Olekshy 2 years ago

Hello - thanks so much for your question! I would say it's more important to learn the lick taught in the lesson to the best of your ability - even if that means being able to play it at a slower tempo. The improvisation at the end of the lesson is more of a demonstration of how you can expand upon the lead ideas presented. Hope this helps!

2 years ago
At this point I realise I really need exercises to speed up my left hand fingers. I can play the licks but not nearly fast enough to follow along. Any idea's how to practice for speed?
Mike Olekshy 2 years ago

Hello, and thanks so much for your question! The only way to increase your speed is to continue to practice the licks at a comfortable, slow tempo where you can execute them correctly. Practice the lick over and over and over like this, and every few days, try to play it a bit faster. If you can play it correctly a bit faster, then continue to repeat at the new tempo. If not, go back to the slower tempo and keep working! Eventually, you'll get faster and faster using this method!

2 years ago
Are you muting the D string after playing the 5th fret while moving up to the A string 5th fret?
Mike Olekshy 2 years ago

Hello - thanks for your question. Yes Anders is muting the D string with his index finger resting on it when he moves to fret that note on the A string.