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 ...

The beginning section gives a solid basis in blues playing, covering major and minor chords, pentatonic and blues scales, some basic finger picking styles, and strumming patterns. Advertisement ...