The Secret To Combining Scales

Learn how to seamlessly integrate the pentatonic, Dorian, and natural minor scales for ultimate fretboard freedom.

In this video, I share a powerful strategy to seamlessly blend the minor pentatonic scale with the Dorian, natural minor, or even harmonic minor scales across the entire fretboard. Forget the frustration of rigid shapes and disconnected patterns - this approach reveals simple, repeatable systems that make scale integration natural and intuitive. If you’ve ever struggled to achieve fluidity and creativity in your solos, this method will transform the way you think about and play the guitar.

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00:00 - Intro
01:37 - Challenges with Traditional Methods
03:25 - Unlocking the Fretboard with Patterns
05:15 - Combining Dorian and Pentatonic Scales
07:50 - Adding Natural Minor and Harmonic Minor
10:25 - Creating Fluidity Across the Fretboard
12:00 - Practical Tips for Mastery

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[lesliethomas]

This is the real deal. This man is downright correct because it's much simpler than some of those complicated teachers who are just out to show off with the knowledge they all struggled to learn. This is 100 percent true.

[scottjones]

Yep, Claus has taught me that I can use the tiny first pentatonic position pattern of the 3rd and 4th strings (a major second interval "box" if you will) in the same way all across the fretboard. This, combined with knowledge of where the roots notes are, freed me from 5 full pattern tyranny and I can move freely across the fretboard. Small additions can then be added to this tiny "box" and learned very quickly. Awesome!

[arthurtapikisnr]

I was already in think tank mode on this but wasn't sure as I have watched your reels and realised this could be done. Then low and behold my suspicions was correct.
You sir! have made this clear, and I'm ever so grateful for all your Guitar Mastery reels and Appreciate your generosity and genius approaches and guidance. Thank you. One day I will join one of the courses. From New Zealand fan. 💯🎸

[J.Skull]

Great tip Claus. I’ve found all your tips and tricks useful, but (for my current lead/improv struggles) I think this is the best advice yet. I am so looking forward to the day my eyes open up and see the fretboard the way guitarist like you see it. Thank you for yet another great video.🤘

[PabloPablo]

That's awesome! I'm going to try this as soon as I get home.

[jakeah]

Be good to see how we can apply these small shapes with 3nps stuff

[TheForce_Productions]

Combining scales is great but combining Brad Pitt with Jean Claude Van Damme + Elon Musk you get the teacher of guitarmastery! 😁

[stevecastiglione]

There’s no substitute for learning the major scale thru the 12th fret - with that you have it all…

[butterflywing]

Yes learning all 5 pentatonic shapes doesn't help you become more musical. I believe you should learn all the notes on the fretboard. I took lessons with a jazz player and the first thing he tested me on was my ability to find notes on the fretboard. I quit those lessons. :)