PRESENCE - Volume 49

Inspiration For Guitarists

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If your minor pentatonic solos feel like they’re missing something, you’re not imagining it.

A lot of players get stuck using the same five notes
and wonder why their solos don’t have that singing, emotional quality you hear in players like Gilmour, SRV, Clapton, and Santana.

Here’s a simple musical upgrade you can try today:

Add the 2nd to your Minor Pentatonic.

That one note adds more motion and melody
without changing the shapes you already know.

Here’s a basic diagram to get you started:

D Minor Pentatonic (5 note) on the left. D Minor Hexatonic (6 note) on the right.

Try playing it slowly and listen to how it feels
compared to the regular Minor Pentatonic.

You’ll hear more movement.
More emotion.
More melody.

In Tuesday’s video, I’ll show you:
• Why this note works so well
• How to use it musically
• And how to apply it over real songs

But for now, just explore the sound.

Sometimes one small change
is all it takes to make your playing feel fresh again.

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Here are a couple more recent videos that you might find helpful:

• The Pentatonic Shape Most Guitarists Ignore (And Shouldn’t)

• Why Great Guitar Solos Sound Bigger (This Is the Trick)

Talk soon,
Dustin

P.S. - I’m getting close to opening a small group Office Hours coaching program in February — designed to give guitarists real-world guidance, feedback, and direction without the overwhelm.
I’ll share more details soon

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