And if you thought the minor pentatonic scale was only for lead guitar, think again! This vital scale is at the heart of countless riffs, from Led Zeppelin ’s Whole Lotta Love to Royal Blood’s ...

Going down low Going down low tab (right-click to download) Say 'guitar solo' and many people's first thoughts are of wailing string bends and lightning fast flurries of notes played high up the neck.

Major pentatonic scale 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.