The Pentatonic Scale LICKS Vol.II: Exercises, Licks and Musical ideas in Rock style (TGA Guitar Books - English) - Softcover

Total Guitar Academy; Fareri, Francesco

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798305237801

Publisher: Independently published, 2024

Synopsis

Practical and functional guide to playing the Pentatonic Scale. A collection of the most used licks in the history of Rock guitar, organized by fingerings so you can easily visualize and apply them based on the area of the fretboard you are playing. It’s time to master the Pentatonic scale, starting with the fundamentals of expressive techniques such as bending, vibrato, and rake, which define the essence of Rock.

Alongside the practical aspects, the book shows detailed instructions on how to finger the scale and approach it as legendary guitarists have, turning it into such an iconic element of Blues, Rock, and beyond, also compared between natural minor scale and chords.

Preparation exercises and basic theory concepts will bring you to the chapter dedicated to licks, featuring 50 examples and variations organized by box positions. Over 90 downloadable audio files are included to practice with examples, backing tracks and drum tempos. By the end of this book, you’ll have at your fingertips the essential tools to confidently play the Pentatonic scale.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798305237801
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80