Excellent info! A light bulb went off for me with this concept! I have been playing 50 years and I am proficient in Rock, Country and Blues. But Jazz improvisation has always been my biggest challenge. This concept opens a lot of doors and builds your knowledge of the fretboard. I never thought of looking at improv this way. Thanks Jared!
Great stuff, Jared. I've seen much, but not all of this info, in various guitar-teachung videos. But this is the FIRST time I have seen all of it, in perspective, in one place! Thank you for that! Also, thank you for demystifying the term "improvise." I think a LOT of people get hung up on the concept. Like you said, "It doesn't mean you have to play an awesome solo." It's exactly how you defined it: "Choosing your notes in the moment." I don't have these problems any more, but I can relate. And, fortunately, I put things together already, regarding determining how to play in any key. But, there was a LOT of uncertainty along the way to figuring it out, and it was nice to get confirmation that I did figure it out correctly! So, on behalf of guitar player everywhere, thank you for putting this video together, with all the relevant info in ONE place! 👍 👌 🤪
I learned these scales, among others, when I played bass. I learned them from the root up starting on the low E string. I had a hard time using them though when I started playing guitar until I learned them from the top down, i.e. starting the scale on the root on the 1st or second string (high E or B). I figured that since most soloist seem to spend a lot of time in the higher register, that that was the place to start. Something clicked and i was able to use them to solo more easily (though not very well yet but I am working on it).
Excellent presentation, as usual. I do, however, have one question: Assuming you're trying to jam in the key of C, if a (Cmaj) jam track were to play an Fmaj chord, since the C major pentatonic scale does not have an F in it, does that mean I should only play the other 2 notes of the F chord (A & C) at that moment in time (when the jam track is playing Fmaj)? More generally, can I play a*n*y of the notes in the C major scale no matter what chord the Cmaj jam track is playing?
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Excellent info! A light bulb went off for me with this concept! I have been playing 50 years and I am proficient in Rock, Country and Blues. But Jazz improvisation has always been my biggest challenge. This concept opens a lot of doors and builds your knowledge of the fretboard. I never thought of looking at improv this way. Thanks Jared!
I’m really digging yer vids. The attitude is super nice and very laid back and supportive
Great stuff, Jared.
I've seen much, but not all of this info, in various guitar-teachung videos.
But this is the FIRST time I have seen all of it, in perspective, in one place! Thank you for that!
Also, thank you for demystifying the term "improvise."
I think a LOT of people get hung up on the concept. Like you said, "It doesn't mean you have to play an awesome solo." It's exactly how you defined it:
"Choosing your notes in the moment."
I don't have these problems any more, but I can relate.
And, fortunately, I put things together already, regarding determining how to play in any key. But, there was a LOT of uncertainty along the way to figuring it out, and it was nice to get confirmation that I did figure it out correctly!
So, on behalf of guitar player everywhere, thank you for putting this video together, with all the relevant info in ONE place!
👍 👌 🤪
Thanks Jeff! I'm glad my definition of improvisation resonated with you.
I appreciate the support 🙏
I learned these scales, among others, when I played bass. I learned them from the root up starting on the low E string. I had a hard time using them though when I started playing guitar until I learned them from the top down, i.e. starting the scale on the root on the 1st or second string (high E or B). I figured that since most soloist seem to spend a lot of time in the higher register, that that was the place to start. Something clicked and i was able to use them to solo more easily (though not very well yet but I am working on it).
Oh, interesting perspective. That makes sense. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Jarrod. great presentation
Of course. Glad it was helpful!
Suggestion for follow on video - I would be interested in your take on mixing major and minor pentatonics over major key progressions. Thanks!
Sure thing. I'll save the idea for a future video. Thanks!
Excellent presentation, as usual. I do, however, have one question: Assuming you're trying to jam in the key of C, if a (Cmaj) jam track were to play an Fmaj chord, since the C major pentatonic scale does not have an F in it, does that mean I should only play the other 2 notes of the F chord (A & C) at that moment in time (when the jam track is playing Fmaj)? More generally, can I play a*n*y of the notes in the C major scale no matter what chord the Cmaj jam track is playing?
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anyone can jam in any key. just need a capo.
Hahahaha
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