Extendend Pentatonics

In System 8, we will expand our pentatonics to combine 2 different forms of the pentatonics. As we play in one form, we will attach the next form of the CAGED system to it. So if you begin with the C form pentatonic, you will include the next pentatonic form (A) with it; if you are in the A pentatonic form, you’ll combine it with G pentatonic ; and so on. This means that every other note is a doubled note, which makes for some very interesting sounds. Note that this pentatonic shape  can be played very fast. Since it is a three-on-a-string pattern, it can be really useful in legato playing, but it will make for some difficult stretches. You may be glad that you went through the Finger Gymnastics Stretch exercise in System Six, especially if you have smaller hands!