If your solos all sound the same, you're probably trapped in that good ol’ pentatonic box—we’ve all been there. In this lesson, I’ll show you 3 easy ways to break out of that rut without tossing the scale. We’re keeping it bluesy, tasty, and totally beginner-friendly.
You’ll learn:
⦿ How to swap the flat 3 for the 9 (instantly adds flavor)
⦿ What the 6th note does to your licks (hello, funk & soul!)
⦿ A major 3rd trick to blend blues + major sounds like a pro
These tricks helped me expand my phrasing big time—hope they do the same for you!
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0:00 – Intro
1:31 – Overview: Why We Get Stuck in the Box
2:14 – Jam Groove Setup (C9 Backing)
2:55 – Trick #1: Add the 9 Instead of Flat 3
6:39 – Trick #2: Sub the 6 Instead of Flat 7
9:50 – Trick #3: Hammer the Major 3rd
13:02 – Recap & Application Tips
15:11 – Final Thoughts