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Struggling to make your guitar solos sound like music instead of just running through scale patterns? You’re not alone. Many guitarists fall into the trap of endlessly practicing linear scales, only to find that their solos end up sounding like... scale practice.
In this lesson, I’ll show you a SIMPLE hack to break free from this mindset and transform your soloing. The key? Limitations. By placing creative restrictions on your playing, you’ll develop better phrasing, emotion, and time feel—qualities that make solos truly memorable.
Here are the 3 limitations we’ll explore:
🎸 Pentatonic scales on 1 string only – Discover melodies hiding on a single string.
🎸 2-string pentatonic box limits – Focus your creativity within a smaller space.
🎸 6-note major scale patterns on 2 strings – Find melodic phrases instead of robotic runs.
These exercises are a game-changer for breaking out of "scale mode" and making your solos sound expressive and unique. So grab your guitar, hit play, and let’s unlock your full potential as a soloist!
0:00 -
1:19 Intro
1:20 -
8:03 Limitation #1 - Pentatonic Soloing on 1 string
8:04 -
8:59 Limitation #1 Playthrough Example
9:00 -
11:00 Limitation #2 - Pentatonic Soloing on 2 strings
11:01 -
11:45 Limitation #2 Playthrough Example
11:46 -
15:25 Limitation #3 - 6 Note Major Scale Cells
15:26 -
15:45 Limitation #3 Playthrough Example
15:46 -
17:19 Other Thoughts
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