When NOT To Learn Scales

@Quintana99
Alonso, that’s a good tip from @sclay. I’d add to that to try and follow the chord changes, play the chord tones as they say. So if playing over that slow blues in A, over which you can improv using the A minor pentatonic, then the chords will be A D and E. YOu could start off just playing those notes over the chords to get familiar with the changes and sound of the chords.

Then as you go add in addiional notes paying attention to how the last note you play in a phrase sounds over the chord. The note that matches the chord will always sound good and so will some others in the scale.

Another approach is to learn some of your favourite solos, intros or outros that are played in minor pentatonic. That will help you connect what you are hearing to how it is played and help you develop feel and technique.

YOu may also want to look at the 321 Guitar CHallenge here in the Community, watch some of the attempts to get the vibe and give it a go.

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