Become a guitar ninja: Minor Pentatonic Positions
What you'll learn
- How to confidently play all 5 positions of the minor pentatonic scale across the fretboard
- Techniques for smoothly connecting the positions to create seamless solos
- Strategies for creating dynamic and expressive solos using slides, bends, and vibrato
- Practical tips for improvising solos over common chord progressions
Requirements
- A basic understanding of open chords will be very helpful!
Description
Hey there friends! If you’ve ever felt stuck playing the same scale shapes over and over, this course is for you. We’re diving into the minor pentatonic scale—one of the most essential tools for guitarists of all skill levels—and showing you how to use its five positions to unlock the entire fretboard.
What You'll Learn:
You’ll start by understanding the basics of the minor pentatonic scale and its signature sound. Then, I’ll walk you through each of the five positions, showing you how they connect and how to move smoothly between them. By the end, you’ll be improvising with confidence and playing across the neck like never before.
Why This Course is Different:
This isn’t just about memorizing scale shapes. You’ll learn how to make the scale work for you, whether you’re creating soulful blues licks, shredding in rock solos, or adding texture to a chord progression. Plus, the course includes practical exercises, backing tracks, and downloadable PDFs to solidify what you’ve learned.
Who’s Teaching?
Hi, I’m Jacob Lamb—a musician and teacher with years of experience creating courses for players just like you. I’ve worked with brands like GuitarTricks and Ultimate Guitar, and now I’m here to help you master the fretboard.
Who this course is for:
- This course is for late-beginner guitarists who want to break out of playing the same minor pentatonic shape and explore the entire fretboard
- Perfect for self-taught guitarists ready to deepen their soloing skills and add variety to their lead playing
- Designed for players who want to confidently connect the five minor pentatonic positions to create smoother, more dynamic solos
- Great for anyone who loves blues, rock, or classic guitar solos and wants to sound more like their favorite players
Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 97 Reviews
- 3,252 Students
- 21 Courses
Hey there!
My name is Jacob, I'm an audio/visual producer and teacher on the East Coast of the USA. I have been self-employed since 2014 working both as a musician and photographer/cinematographer.
I have found so many uses with the tools to create your own music, shoot great video and take great photos. Starting a small business? You can create your own cinematic advertisement, company jingle and nail your Instagram feed. Just want to have fun and capture memories? Playing an instrument is the greatest hobby, and the perfect photo is timeless.
THE QUALIFICATIONS:
I attended Berklee College of Music in 2014 and began teaching multiple instruments in a local music studio. I then became an audio engineer at that same studio, eventually partnering with companies such as PreSonus and opening my own space in 2020. During this I was heavily engaged in cinema - filming commercials for businesses, music videos, and taking engagement/real estate shoots.
I'm always available for questions and comments at my website or my socials. Send a message and say hello!