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5 Modern Pentatonic Secrets 95% of Guitarists Miss for Years

Daniel Weiss

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Adding chromatics between the 4th and 5th, using 3-1-3-1 note patterns per string, and chromatic enclosures around target notes. These pentatonic approaches change everything.

0:00 Intro
0:45 The 5 Basic Pentatonic Positions
1:13 Changing Notes Per String (3-1-3-1 Pattern)
2:22 Adding Chromatic Notes (Blues Scale)
3:27 Dorian and Melodic Minor Extensions
5:03 Chromatic Enclosures
6:15 Half-Step Movement Technique

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20 Comments

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@theempyrean1227 4 years ago

You're one of my favorite/best guitar players/instructors I've ever had. Thank you so much.

@slashclash21bharat 4 years ago (edited)

Fresh as a spring flower. Thanks, Mr. Galactic Miyagi.

@oudaram1 1 year ago

I saw your first video when it came out and commented this is the best teacher. (I've been professional for over 50 years). I still think that. (Oh, and I'm part of the 95%, I missed 3notes and 1 note pentatonics, though I'd been doing that with scales.) Thanks again.

@karensegal6691 3 years ago

Dang you’re an amazing teacher on fire!

@serdaryaylali7087 4 years ago

One of best lessons , many materials, less talk , joyfull , Thank you Daniel by heart

@mikash108 4 years ago

Thank you for this !! Valuable stuff!!

@rogerhaase4651 3 years ago

This channel delivers tons of valuable material, also for the advanced player!

@martlgr 4 years ago

Mate, great lesson. Thanks. I’ve subscribed. Keep em coming!!

@erezgutwetter5293 4 years ago

Great concepts, thanks! Your playing is absolutely incredible. Keep up with the good tutorials

@josemolina959 4 years ago

I just started watching you, I love you passion for teaching! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@NOLASkaGuitarist 3 years ago

Proud to be in the "already subscribed" section. Nice lesson, excellent concepts here!

@jonasbylund8802 2 years ago

I agree with all the positive remarks getting thrown in your direction, i cant wait to start getting into this, thanks for all your work !!!

@wargilbometivoespanola6601 5 months ago

Fast and pratical tutorial🎉
Keep it up...

@bjorn_bennett 4 years ago

Love this. Great tips as always!

@andrecebass 4 years ago (edited)

Thank u super Daniel!! Very useful for the bass players too ;-) Keep It up!!

@avnersitruk2835 4 years ago

אחללה פראזות אחיי

@lollofunky 7 months ago

heya got your email today Feb 2026 and landed on this 3 years old video which is still super very useful ! ! 5 minutes + 1 of excellent material ! ! !

@Jimboleo76 3 years ago

Hi Daniel, i totaly love your videos! I‘m currently working with your melodic minor course and I enjoy it so much. I think it‘s the best course i ever did!
Thank you so much for your awesome work😊