scales

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Major arpeggio in a minor scale

Arpeggio notes (in G):G B D Intervals: 135 When to use it: As an alternative to scale runs, while ensuring you stay in key Here, we’ve highlighted the root, 3rd and 5th (a mix of G, B and D notes in this case) within the larger framework of the E natural minor scale. This is a major point to grasp; many useful scale and arpeggio shapes co-exist in certain scale shapes on your fretboard!

G minor pentatonic on the third string

Scale notes (in G): G Bb CD F b3 b7 Intervals: 1 45 When to use it: In place of standard pentatonic ‘box’ shape scales. We’ve seen this scale earlier in our lesson, but here, arranged on one string, you won’t be able to play any of your ‘habit’ licks from the more common shape. This forces you to use the minor pentatonic scale in a different way and rethink the licks you already know.