Here, we’re looking at the notes of the A blues scale. A, C, D, E and G notes form the A minor pentatonic scale, so Eb is the all important note that turns this run into the blues scale. Each note is ...

Still, we do recommend using the minor pentatonic scale as a framework. Keep the basic shape in mind and try briefly targeting the notes highlighted in green here. You’ll be hinting at the blues scale ...

Feeling stuck in your blues solos? This quick lesson introduces a powerful lick from the diminished scale that adds instant tension, complexity, and flavor to your blues playing. Step outside the ...

The blues, early jazz, then rock, are all about the pentatonic, with a few altered notes for good effect. But kids, in the early 1960's, something happened to pentatonic and its name was McCoy Tyner.