Diagonal pentatonic (across 4 positions)
Advanced
Play the pentatonic as one diagonal line that climbs the neck across positions 1, 2, 3 and 4, instead of staying in one box.
Pattern
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Tablature
How to do it
- Follow the TAB: two notes per string, climbing diagonally from fret 5 (string 6) up to fret 12 (string 1).
- On each string change, shift your hand up: the line crosses boxes 1, 2, 3 and 4 without repeating.
- Use slides to join the notes and play it all as a single phrase; then come back down.
Tips
- This diagonal line replaces jumping between boxes: it is perfect for solos that travel the whole neck.
Metronome
Target tempo: 80 BPM (Range 50–150)
Metronome
80 BPM
Tuner
You are playing:
—-15c
+15c
-50c0+50c
Turn on the tuner to check your intonation while you practise (bends, vibrato…).