After all, where would we be without our E- and A-shape barre chords ... chord shapes and compare them to shape 3 of the major pentatonic scale, you’ll see the shared notes.

in combination with some phrases based on E major pentatonic (E, F#, G#, B, C#). Figure 2 illustrates the A blues scale in 5th position, which is the basis for the first lick in the solo.

Major pentatonic scales are used a lot in folk music and Chinese music. They usually have a joyful feeling. They are also very good for solos and melodies played on the guitar.