You probably already use the minor pentatonic scale. After all, it’s almost certainly the single most used scale in rock and blues lead, and players like Angus Young, Eric Clapton and Jack Whit e all ...

Guitar lessons: You’d be forgiven for thinking that you’d use the minor scale to construct minor 7th chords, but that’s not quite how it works. All scales and chords are compared to the major scale, ...

Why it matters: Blues guitar blends emotional storytelling with technical skill, making it one of the most expressive genres to play. Core building blocks: Dominant 7 chords, pentatonic scales, and ...