blues in d – First Frets Homeschool Guitar and Ukulele Lessons

Here are a few more soloing ideas using our Pentatonic scale. I also introduce the major-3rd note into the mix, which gives a great blend of minor and major sounds.

We’re moving quickly now: we know how to find the blues chords in this key, we know where to place and play the Pentatonic Scale for soloing, we know the 12-bar form. Here we give some additional tips for playing rhythm, and give you some ideas for the final turnaround measure.