Jul 21, 2014

How to play an "outside" (interesting) solo with just blues scale?

Simple!  The blues scale could very well fit over any minor chord.  It's minor 3rd interval from its root gives it that minor chord quality.  Therefore, how can we use this piece of info and apply it to our lead guitar playing?

Take C major for example.  Anytime you see a minor chord in that particular key, such as Dm, Em, and Am or the same as the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th chords, you can simple stay on C major or modulate to the blues in that particular key-chord.

Therefore, while in the key of C major, base your lead off of the D blues when in the D minor chord.  The same goes for the rest of the minors that happen in C.  See them as a possibility to take your playing out for a ride, and ride the blues wave.  Please email your questions or comments or simple post in the bottom section...keep playing!

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