Three Note Per String Pentatonics 3

Continuing with our three note per string pentatonics series let’s take a look at an idea inspired by the amazing fusion guitarist Frank Gambale.

Frank is known for his advanced sweep picking techniques. When playing the pentatonic scale he combines two fingerings to make it easier to sweep.

I’m not the worlds best sweep picker but I do enjoy the freedom and speed that Frank’s grouping offers.

For this lesson we’ll be combining the first two shapes. This technique requires some pretty wide stretches if you’re not used to it you could hurt yourself, so take it slow and you’ll get it over time

There Note Per String E Minor/G Major Pentatonic

A good way to finger these exercises is by using your first finger (index) on the 12th fret and your fourth finger (pinky) on the 16th & 17th fret. On the middle notes switch between your second and third fingers.