IntermediateScales 80→160 BPM

Pentatonic Sequences

Sequences turn boring scale runs into musical phrases. Learn the most useful pentatonic sequences.

Start BPM

80

Target BPM

160

Tab Notation
3-note sequence:
e|--5--8--5--8--7--5--8--7--5--|

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Instead of playing the scale straight up, play 3 notes up, then 1 note back. Other sequences: 4-note (4 up, 2 back), Pairs (notes 1-3, 2-4, 3-5), Skips (every other note). Each creates a different musical feel.