Guitar solos; everybody loves them, they sound great; and are the only reason some pick up a guitar in the first place. Have you ever wondered how these people do it? Well this blog post will show you how.
Guitar solos are played on scales. Scales are a set of notes ordered by pitch. The first scale most guitar players should learn is the major pentatonic scale. The major pentatonic scale's pattern goes Root-2-3-5-6. It is the most versatile scale, and is often used to make chord progressions. The photo above highlights notes used on a pentatonic scale; you can change the key that your scale is in by moving up and down the fretboard. The video below demonstrates how a guitar solo can sound when using the pentatonic scale.
The pentatonic scale can be played by playing the third fret on the fifth and sixth strings, the second fret on the second, third, and fourth strings, and the third fret on the first string. The root note is played on the third fret of the sixth string, and the third fret of the first string.
I am still learning the major pentatonic scale, but its a fun scale to play and I use it to play along to a lot of the pop songs I hear on the radio. The main challenge I face is in my speed of playing. I'd like to play it at a super fast speed (like the one heard in the video below) but I know that speed is something that comes with practice and experience. With a lot of hard work and practice, you will be able to advance in your guitar playing. Your skill is a reflection of your effort!
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