it_ITBacking Track to easily memorize pentatonic boxes:
I created this Backing Track to be able to more easily memorize the 5 boxes of the minor pentatonic, always starting from the A placed at the fifth fret of the sixth string.
The minor pentatonic scale is one of the most commonly used scales in popular music, especially in genres like blues, rock, and pop. “Penta” means five, which indicates that this scale is made up of five notes. The minor pentatonic scale can be thought of as a stripped-down version of the natural minor scale with two of its notes removed.
This Backing Track will allow you to play all 5 boxes of the minor pentatonic between the 4th and 8th frets of the guitar fretboard, simplifying the memorization in consideration of the fact that you will not have to worry, at least for the moment, to identify the correct positions along the entire length of the neck.
Once you have learned the fingering of each box, you can then apply it to the entire fretboard.
If at least initially you find the 120 bpm of the backing track too fast, write to me on the comments of the YouTube channel dedicated to this post and I will be happy to prepare one at the tempo that you deem easiest for you.
The minor pentatonic scale is known for its “bluesy” and somewhat “ambiguous” sound, and it lends itself well to many forms of improvisation. It’s also relatively easy to play on most instruments, which is part of why it’s so popular among musicians of all levels.
To use the minor pentatonic scale, you can start by playing it in different keys and then experimenting with it over backing tracks or chord progressions to get a feel for its sound and potential applications.
And if you love the guitar, take a look at the dedicated section here on the site.