[ Masterclasses ](/courses#masterclasses) Share Members only Join Guitargate to watch this masterclass in full. Masterclass Posted Dec 13, 2023 # Pentatonic Shapes & Application [Lyle Brewer](/instructors/lyle-brewer) @lyle ## About this masterclass This masterclass covers pentatonic scales and their applications in guitar playing. Lyle Brewer begins by explaining the five positions of the minor pentatonic scale and demonstrating them on the guitar. He emphasizes the importance of knowing these positions to develop as a well-rounded musician. Lyle then discusses the relative major scale and demonstrates the five positions of the E major pentatonic scale. He shows how to connect the major triads within each position to give musical context. Next, he demonstrates a popular way to play pentatonic scales using three notes per string then two, as exemplified in Jimmy Page's "Black Dog." The discussion turns to approaches for soloing over chord progressions using pentatonic scales. Lyle gives examples of outlining each chord's scale versus staying within a single scale shape. He also takes questions from viewers on related topics. Throughout, Lyle stresses the value of understanding how scales, chords, and musical concepts interconnect. ## Transcript AI summary **Introduction (0:00-4:26)** - Lyle introduces the stream topic of pentatonic scales and applications - He demonstrates the five positions of the E minor pentatonic scale - Emphasizes the importance of knowing these positions to develop as a musician **E major pentatonic scale (24:21-28:03)** - Lyle demonstrates the five positions of the E major pentatonic scale - Shows how to connect the major triads within each position - Discusses the relationship between relative minor and major scales **Popular pentatonic playing approach (47:06-51:01)** - Lyle demonstrates a style using three notes then two notes per string - Provides the example of Jimmy Page's solo in "Black Dog" - Encourages learning lines from songs one finds inspiring Members only## Watch the full masterclass Create a free account or sign in to unlock this masterclass — the full video, transcript, downloads, and practice songs. [ Create free account ](/user/register?destination=/node/7891) [Sign in](/user/login?destination=/node/7891) ## Student submissions 3 posts Dec 20, 2023 LB Double-stop example Dec 15, 2023 White Freightliner Blues Dec 14, 2023 Major Pentatonic Practice Instructor [Lyle Brewer](/instructors/lyle-brewer) @lyle Lyle has been one of my very favorite guitarists for the past few years, and I’m THRILLED to announce that he’s agreed to join the Guitargate teaching roster! Lyle - if you didn’t know - is a big deal. He is a wildly respected member of the guitar community and is a monster player in what seems to be every genre. He… 24 Masterclasses [ View profile ](/instructors/lyle-brewer) More from Lyle Brewer [ All ](/instructors/lyle-brewer) [ ![](https://www.guitargate.com/sites/default/files/styles/variable_height_thumbnail_480/public/video_thumbnails/987335043.jpg.webp?itok=mp3fJo06&v=1786837111) Members only ](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/lyle-brewer) [Lyle Brewer](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/lyle-brewer) Lyle Brewer [ ![](https://www.guitargate.com/sites/default/files/styles/variable_height_thumbnail_480/public/video_thumbnails/976723307.jpg.webp?itok=QtnzNK0u&v=1786837096) Members only ](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/lyle-country-tune) [Lyle - Country Tune](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/lyle-country-tune) Lyle Brewer [ Members only ](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/learn-lyle-soul-groove) [Learn This With Lyle - “Soul Groove”](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/learn-lyle-soul-groove) Lyle Brewer [ Members only ](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/learn-lyle-pt-2) ["Learn This WIth Lyle" Pt. 2 ](/masterclasses/lyle-brewer/learn-lyle-pt-2) Lyle Brewer This masterclass includes - Full video masterclass - Full transcript + AI summary - Community discussion GuitarGate AI Ask Questions about this lesson or course?