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Switching Between The Natural Minor Scale and the Major Scale Within a Song – EP023

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In this guitar lesson, we’ll continue looking at the natural minor scale (this is a continuation of the previous EP022 Natural Minor Scale Guitar Lesson). This lesson contains 2 very different solos that demonstrate how different a song can feel, depending on how you choose to approach the solo. I always like to use the analogy that guitar licks are really just words, and it’s up to you to form sentences with those words, so remember, have something to say! Don’t just throw a bunch of notes out there, just because they are in the scale, try to piece them together so that they form a complete thought (ok, enough of the sentence analogy). I’ve also included a jam track that has 2 keys – starts of in a minor key, but switches to a major key, so that you can see what it’s like to change scales in the middle of a song.

Natural Minor Scale and Major Scale

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Comments

  1. cullo says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Smooth.  Great Brian.  You are a great motivator.
    Stephen Cullen

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  2. flycatcher says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Love it Brian,you are a great teacher.
    John G.

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  3. BikeCrazy says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Thought you had lost your strat!

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  4. LeeInAlabama says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Been watching your videos on YouTube and practicing my guitar, Brian. Know what made me decide to go for the premium membership here? This lesson, this guitar solo and this jam track. Love. It. 🙂

    Looking forward to great musical adventures with you and everyone in your community. Cheers!

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  5. Telemaster says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Brian,
    Are you using 9 or 10’s on your strat ? Love this lesson as I do the rest. Thank you

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  6. Bzerker says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Im new to your website 4am this morning new and I like how you have the lesson put together with the tabs and jam track. I never learned how to read tab but with it printed out and watching the lesson i can follow along and have a understanding of the tab. I belong to a couple of other guitar websites and this is by far the easiest to follow along with. Thanks.

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  7. Rampman says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Brian,
    you are a remarkable teacher.  Have you thought about a Jimmy Reed lesson?  Also, have wondered if you are familiar with Howard Robert’s styling.  I don’t believe there is anyone online that can interpret his guitar style.  Thank you for your efforts.

    Charles

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  8. chipblues says

    October 13, 2015 at 1:21 am

    Am a big keith Richards fan. I would love to see some more lessons in his style. Possibly open G tuning? Great site! Thanx, Chipblues

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  9. elliottc says

    April 10, 2016 at 10:56 pm

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  10. Mick G says

    August 30, 2017 at 6:59 am

    Hey Brian. great stuff. Well worth being a Premium member. One thing Id as, when you play some great solos like this can you p;lease suggest some songs it could go over or go with. This sounds a little JJ Cale , a little something else, but I’d love to know a song it would fit well. Cheers mate. Mick from Australia

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  11. Laura M says

    April 30, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    Another great one….keep em coming….Thank you…Brain

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  12. Leo Y says

    February 25, 2024 at 6:45 am

    What a great lesson. I had so much fun. Thanks Brian!!!!

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