How to Use the Pentatonic Scale (Not the Way You Were Taught!)

🎯 Tired of overthinking your bass solos? Let’s fix that. Book a free Bass Chat with me (spots are limited): https://www.lorincohen.com/application In this lesson, I’ll show you how the minor pentatonic scale—yes, the same one you already know—can unlock powerful jazz bass improvisation over Major7, Minor7, and Altered Dominant chords. You’ll learn how to apply this scale using a concept I call Backloading: inserting familiar pentatonic shapes into jazz harmony by connecting them to specific target notes like the 3rd, 5th, or #9. This isn’t about running patterns or memorizing modes—it’s about soloing musically, in real time, using tools that actually work on the gig. At the end, I’ll play one of my go-to licks built entirely from this concept. If it resonates, and you want to go deeper—this approach is just the beginning. 👉 Book a free strategy call and I’ll help you map out your next step: https://www.lorincohen.com/application 📺 Subscribe for more jazz bass improv lessons 🎯 Book your free call: https://www.lorincohen.com/application ------------------------------ 00:00 - Intro: The Secret Jazz Bass Hack You Already Know 00:30 - How to Use the Pentatonic Scale on Major 7th Chords 01:30 - Using Pentatonics for Lydian Sound (Major7#11) 03:00 - Jazz Soloing with Pentatonics on Minor 7th Chords 04:25 - Pentatonic Scale Application on Altered Dominant Chords 06:59 - Mastering Pentatonics with the Bass Improv Mastery Program ------------------------------- #JazzBass #BassImprovisation #PentatonicScale #BassSoloing #bassguitarlesson #pentatonicscale