Pentatonics & Hexatonics for Guitar

A Complete Guide to Minor Pentatonics, Minor Blues, Minor Pentatonic Add Major 3, Major 6, Major 7, & Add 9

Course Description:

Embark on a comprehensive journey through pentatonics and hexatonics with this in-depth guitar course.

Built upon the foundations of the renowned "CAGED" system, trusted by top guitarists and teachers worldwide, this course explores a range of essential pentatonic and hexatonic scales in every key and position:

- Minor Pentatonic

- Minor Blues (Hexatonic)

- Minor Pentatonic Add Major 3 (Hexatonic)

- Minor Pentatonic Add Major 6 (Hexatonic)

- Minor Pentatonic Add Major 7 (Hexatonic)

- Minor Pentatonic Add 9 (Hexatonic)

In addition, the course provides melodic patterns and odd note groupings to help you develop captivating melodic contours.

While music theory is included, the course's primary emphasis is on the practical aspects of recognizing, practicing, memorizing, and improvising with pentatonics and hexatonics in every key and position on the guitar.

Prepare to explore the realm of melodic and harmonic embellishments, including chromaticisms such as passing tones, upper and lower neighbor tones, approach tones, and various enclosures. The course also delves into double-stops, expanding the fundamental pentatonic and hexatonic sounds into the realms of blues, jazz, and beyond.

Unleash your creativity and broaden your musical horizons with this comprehensive guide to pentatonics and hexatonics on the guitar.

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Course Objectives:

Unlock the full potential of your guitar playing with the power of pentatonics and hexatonics. Regardless of your style, genre, or skill level, investing time in these scales is a game-changer.

Expand your horizons by delving into melodic patterns and exploring odd note groupings. This will not only enhance your technique but also sharpen your ear for capturing captivating melodic contours.

As you integrate pentatonics and hexatonics into your daily practice, you'll witness continuous growth in your reading abilities, aural skills, and technique. To guide you on this transformative journey, the course provides a comprehensive six-week practice plan, ensuring you make the most of your efforts.

Mastering the written and improvised language of blues, rock, jazz, and beyond becomes an achievable goal with this course. Elevate your musicality and embrace the versatility of pentatonics and hexatonics.

Unleash your creativity and embark on a musical adventure with this must-have guide for every guitarist.

Free Course Samples:

“A” Form of A Minor Pentatonic:

Fret-board Diagram with Scale Degrees:

“Thirds” in the “A” Form of A Minor Pentatonic:

Three-Note Groupings in the “A” Form of A Minor Pentatonic:

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What's included?

Video Lessons

4K videos with multiple camera angles. Speed controls for convenient practicing, checking fingering solutions, etc.
PDF Notation & TAB

Hundreds of pages of PDFs with standard notation & TAB, text explanations, & fret-board diagrams.
Interactive Forums

Discussion forums are included for each course chapter. Dan will personally reply and clarify any point in question.

Complete Course Curriculum

1. Introduction & Overview
  FREE PREVIEW
1. "D" Form of D Minor Pentatonic
2. "C" Form of D Minor Pentatonic
3. "A" Form of D Minor Pentatonic
4. "G" Form of D Minor Pentatonic
5. "E" Form of D Minor Pentatonic
6. "D" Minor Pentatonic: Combining the Five Forms
7. Discussion: "D" Minor Pentatonic Scale in the Five "CAGED" Forms
1. "G" Form of G Minor Pentatonic
2. "E" Form of G Minor Pentatonic
3. "D" Form of G Minor Pentatonic
4. "C" Form of G Minor Pentatonic
5. "A" Form of G Minor Pentatonic
6. "G" Minor Pentatonic: Combining the Five Forms
7. Discussion: "G" Minor Pentatonic Scale in the Five "CAGED" Forms
1. "A" Form of C Minor Blues Hexatonic
2. "G" Form of C Minor Blues Hexatonic
3. "E" Form of C Minor Blues Hexatonic
4. "D" Form of C Minor Blues Hexatonic
5. "C" Form of C Minor Blues Hexatonic
6. "C" Minor Blues Hexatonic: Combining the Five Forms
7. Discussion: "C" Minor Blues Hexatonic Scale in the Five "CAGED" Forms
1. "A" Form of "B♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 3
2. "G" Form of "B♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 3
3. "E" Form of "B♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 3
4. "D" Form of "B♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 3
5. "C" Form of "B♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 3
6. "B♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 3 Scale: Combining the Five Forms, & Course Outro
7. Discussion: The "B♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 3 Scale In The Five "CAGED" Forms
1. "G" Form of "A♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 6
2. "E" Form of "A♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 6
3. "D" Form of "A♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 6
4. "C" Form of "A♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 6
5. "A" Form of "A♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 6
6. "A♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 6 Hexatonic Scale: Combining the Five Forms
7. Discussion: "A♭" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 6 Hexatonic Scale in the Five "CAGED" Forms
1. "E" Form of "F♯" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 7
2. "D" Form of "F♯" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 7
3. "C" Form of "F♯" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 7
4. "A" Form of "F♯" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 7
5. "G" Form of "F♯" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 7
6. "F♯" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 7 Hexatonic Scale: Combining the Five Forms
7. Discussion: "F♯" Minor Pentatonic Add Major 7 Hexatonic Scale in the Five "CAGED" Forms
1. "D" Form of "E" Minor Pentatonic Add 9
2. "C" Form of "E" Minor Pentatonic Add 9
3. "A" Form of "E" Minor Pentatonic Add 9
4. "G" Form of "E" Minor Pentatonic Add 9
5. "E" Form of "E" Minor Pentatonic Add 9
6. "E" Minor Pentatonic Add 9 Hexatonic Scale: Combining the Five Forms
7. Discussion: "E" Minor Pentatonic Add 9 Hexatonic Scale in the Five "CAGED" Forms
1. 36-Day Training Cycle Explanation & Course Outro
2. Day 1
3. Day 2
4. Day 3
5. Day 4
6. Day 5
7. Day 6
8. Day 7
9. Day 8
10. Day 9
11. Day 10
12. Day 11
13. Day 12
14. Day 13
15. Day 14
16. Day 15
17. Day 16
18. Day 17
19. Day 18
20. Day 19
21. Day 20
22. Day 21
23. Day 22
24. Day 23
25. Day 24
26. Day 25
27. Day 26
28. Day 27
29. Day 28
30. Day 29
31. Day 30
32. Day 31
33. Day 32
34. Day 33
35. Day 34
36. Day 35
37. Day 36
38. Discussion: A Systematic Approach to Practicing Pentatonics & Hexatonics, All Roots: 36-Day Training Cycle & Course Outro

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95 lessons

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