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i like your teaching...very simple to understand. i studied some of your notes on Fretboard theory--i am moving along slowly...

Exactly what I needed, no bs and straight to the point. Thanks

Another excellent lesson -- insightful! Thanks.

Totally agree. What we need are good lead phrases or riffs to play.

Good points. For me, learning the 5 shapes forwards and backwards first was very important and on some songs I still use a lot of each pattern and it sounds good. I'll throw random licks in to keep things interesting. After that, learning how to link to each one was key. It can be as simple as a slide at a certain location that is easy to remember and that gets you up to the next pattern. Also, learning all of the notes on the fretboard is important. In case anyone didn't catch what he was saying about the major key- if a major chord progression is being played e.g., in A Major, you can simply move down the neck (so your pinky is now on that root A (6th string- thicker one "open it's E) instead of your index finger) and begin shape one of the minor Pentatonic scale- it will work. It actually contains the same notes, hence "relative" minor.

Thank You

Very good lesson simple instructions

Helpful Desi. Adds well to the Guitar Music Theory programme. I am really enjoying it but wow there is some content there!!

I've always thought this was the case. Nice to hear an expert confirm it.

Good tips, good examples. Thank's Desi!

Great, this was helpfull

Exactly what I needed to learn! Thanks Desi!

I am going to try now to work out how to play the amazing solo at the end of the Carpenters' 'Goodbye to Love', using parts of the 5 shapes. Ambitious, I know - but I just have to try!

Very good lesson. Thanks Desi. I am working from your books these days and picking up some great ideas.

Just what I needed to hear👍

thanks

this is amazing! thank you!

Great, concise lesson and explanation. Really like how you tied it all together, including the tips for practicing and the focus on how this approach develops our musicality.

Bottom line is that you need to know all five patterns so that you know which to emphasize. That's my take away. Thanks for such consistently clear and easy to understand explanations.

Awesome

Thanks Desi, very helpful. It's like the "kiss" principle, keep it simple stupid.😀

Hello, Desi. In Fretboard theory, vol II, you ask about Lead Patterns and Riff Boxes. Is the solution for the best use of pentatonic scales?

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