Introducing Pentatonic Scales for Jazz Guitar

Introducing Pentatonic Scales for Jazz Guitar explores the use of major and minor pentatonic scales. This book covers following arguments: • Pentatonic scale construction • Major and Minor pentatonic analysis and modes • How to study pentatonic scales: positions, scale patterns, melodic patterns, unusual positions for tapping, legatos, sweep and economic picking • Improvisation licks: mixing major scale and related major pentatonic scales, most common improvisation approaches Main goal of this book is developing a real melodic approach to pentatonic usage starting from most basic material to intermediate improvisation techniques.