Understanding Blues Scales & Pentatonic Scales

Understanding Blues Scales & Pentatonic Scales

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • Define and identify the blues scale and pentatonic scales
  • Understand the difference between major and minor pentatonic scales
  • Apply these scales in improvisation and composition, particularly in blues, rock, and jazz contexts

Major Pentatonic Scale
Minor Pentatonic Scale
Comparing Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales

What Is the Blues Scale?
Blues Scale Formula
How to Use the Blues Scale

Improvising with the Minor Pentatonic Scale
Improvising with the Blues Scale
Switching Between Major and Minor Pentatonic

Activity 1: Build and Play Pentatonic Scales
Activity 2: Play the Blues Scale
Activity 3: Create Melodies Using Pentatonic and Blues Scales

Blues Scale in Action
Pentatonic Scale in Action

Conclusion & Recap

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