Why blues players use THIS note over the V chord

This is why you often hear blues players add THIS specific note to the usual minor pentatonic, when playing over the V chord.

It's just a very sweet note for this chord, and that's because it's part of the chord itself - it's a chord tone; it's part of the V chord triad.

BB King did it, SRV did it, Clapton does it, Hendrix did it - everyone and their dog does it, and now you know why.

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[Dolphinstreets]

The quick answer: the note is the 2nd/9th of the root, when you play the V chord. Another way to look at it: it's the 5th interval of the V chord. In this case, the V chord is B7 so that note is F#. The 2/9 of E is F#.

[jasonkeith]

Thanks Robert this is a must know blues idea that all the greats use!!

[martynspooner]

Have always struggled with the 5 chord so this was perfect for me many thanks.

[oldguysguitarvlog]

The tone on that guitar is glorious. Nice lesson!!

[MichelCernev]

This is awesome sound Blues Lick Robert, and I like it. Thank you my friend.

[MrJoeyBoombotz]

Excellent lesson from a MASTER teacher. Thank you, sir.

[carlossousa]

Great video like always, thanks for sharing !

[paulcooper]

Nice guitar robert great lesson also btw.

[braveheartreefer]

Guitar sounds awesome Robert great lesson

[ReverendHellbilly]

Your the best, love your lessons, cheers brother

[billmyers]

Thanks Robert, things are sinking in...slowly

[blinddog]

's all goood, and thanks again!

[jeffbeck]

You're doing what you should be doing.  Very interesting.  Subscribed.

[daijones]

I always use the 2nd note on the V chord, but was wondering how common it is the major 7th note on the V chord

[batmandeltaforce]

Once you understand Modes, you know how to add ALL the notes:)

[themusicicreate]

Would it also be fair to say that this lick over the 5 is part of some major pentatonic scale? I feel like I've heard a lot of guys jump between major and minor cadences in the blues.

[stevearts]

Play chord tones. All bad playing will be solved. Easy.

[straightshooter]

Sweden? I would of bet you were French lol