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[JellyrollHorton]

I started into serious electric guitar study five years ago at the tender age of 71. This video today showed me that I actually will be able to grasp an understanding of the application and use of pentatonic scales before I finish this last run on earth. As long as you're above ground it's never too late to learn something new! Marty and Chris, you deserve some kind of Nobel prize in music for this.

[curiousguitarist]

Thanks for having me on the channel again Marty! You're the GOAT and your community is amazing!

[abdalrahmanshananier]

A title you might think is clickbait but turns out to be 100% legit.

Thank you Marty and Chris for another great video!

[jonmyers]

Agreed. Marty taught me 12 years ago. I'm just now past this point in my learning. This is great stuff here. I pushed over he hills and through the frustrations and same old sounds. When you breakthrough and finally understand this, it takes playing to a WHOLE nother level. Its basically all about that first chord. Now I can't listen to music the same. You Find the first chord in any song. THAT is the KEY...The key unlocks the circle of fifths which is basically all the notes that make up that first chord. Play scales off that, and if youre good....you play scales off the notes of the chord changes. Thats my youtube student opinion. I didn't think i'd ever get good. I still suck. but I can make music harmonize!!! Keep playing Shredi Knights!

[darethomhenstb]

You know Marty This Guy is amazing the way he teaches. Man he made it so simple about learning scales on the guitar, it's unbelievable :he did say it will change the way you look at the guitar fret board and playing scales, he is 100 percent right. I understand so well now, Kudos to him and you Marty for having him on your channel to show guys like me these little gems, thank you. TB5

[jswear]

I've been looking for patterns like this for years. I can't believe it has been there this whole time, and the act that I found it in a free video is mind-blowing. Thank you for giving this knowledge away. You (and Marty) rock!

[DrewNZ]

I know the five pentatonic positions already, never really struggled to learn them but this still added another layer that makes it easy to traverse the notes in different ways and orders which helps me create more melodic phrases and not feel stuck inside forms. The key to both seems to be know your root note positions! Thanks guys

[groovydjs]

It was funny that the ad that played during the lesson started off with "Stop playing

[oldmanlearningguitar]

Yes! Figured this out for myself about 18 months ago after playing for about 2 years. It makes things much easier.

Learn the first position and you have learned the two patterns that make up every “position”.

Adjusting for the pesky G-B string narrow “gap” and you’ve got it all. Though that is the harder part.

I also use this idea for arpeggios. Give me the root note and I can play any chord arpeggio forward or back (though I first might have to look up the chord formula).

[steelersnorth]

Usually when I see videos that make such a claim I ignore them but when Marty does I know it will be good

[Deadpool_]

Okay, wow. I'm 40 years old tomorrow, been trying to play and learn for over 20 years, and this made me feel like I know more than I actually do. Brilliant, thank you!!!

[toddwilliams]

I've stumbled on this (unfortunately only after a few decades of plucking around) and can attest to the fact that it really unleashes one along the entire length of the neck...helping you "connect" or "extend" your solos rather than being stuck in one position.

We paid for the entire fretboard. Let's use all of it!

Thanks!

Best regards,

Todd

[gospelrecordz]

Another good tip I came across re pent scales. Starting on bottom string, going up *two notes* per string - a pattern always repeats itself - 3X whole interval followed by 2X minor interval. For example - key of C - if you start with 2X minor intervals (G-Bb / C-Eb) the next two notes per string must be 3X whole intervals (F-G / Bb-C / Eb-F) to finish the next interval must be minor ( G-Bb). Always the same pattern sequence - 2X minor followed by 3X whole. Start with 3X whole? The next must be 2X minor. And so on! Hope that helps, did me!

[casperthodsen]

Probably one the most useful ‘guitar philosophy’ videos I’ve seen. It’s great Marty is bringing in others to collaborate with, you gotta love the variety it brings. Thanks Marty and co!

[foxhound]

One key fundamental I love is knowing that your Minor scale is only 3 notes below you're standard Major. knowing this you can play both the major scale and natural minor scale both together you can instantly switch between the two at any moment. it's something that really blew the fretboard wide open for me personally. I use this mechanic all the time when i'm playing lead over a jam track.

[lifeinlimbo]

Exactly what i teach anybody who wants to learn guitar. I suck at instructing and proper explanation despite being a life long player who's performed live for years and who is very comfortable creating and recording/mixing all only by ear. I lack the ability to properly compose and explain music. I admire your thorough and easy to understand instructions and demonstrations. I will be sure to pass this on to students who need proper guidance. Excellent vid and audio work! Thank you!

[MrRonique]

Major/minor, all boxes player here. I understand what you're saying but some of those other boxes have some real sweet spots you must learn.
On the other hand, I have never thought of it this way, so simple but effective.
Nice tip!

[miles_tones]

Another beautiful video with Marty and Chris.

[yaskyjr]

You just blew my mind, I usually get really bored watching these videos but I'm glad I pulled through this one!

[joeurbanowski]

Something that’s helped me is knowing that in the pentatonic scales, the root is 3 frets before the next note (same string)…
followed by 3 strings of notes 2 frets apart… and then 2 of the 3 frets apart… on to infinity…