Ok, so here goes....
Susie Q by CCR, the chord progression is E7, B7, A7, C7. Which leads me to believe that it's in the key of E (Which I could be wrong). The only thing that makes me think I'm wrong is that C7 in there. (But I think that's in there just to kind of fill in or something). But anyhow.. then the opening riff is based of of the Em Pentatonic scale.
So here's my question. I was in the understanding that if in the key of E, the E major pentatonic would fit, not the Em Pentatonic (Aka the G major pentatonic).
For those who know what I'm talking about, help a brother out. Thanks.
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Pat
Yeah, it's in the key of E. Both the minor and the major pent. will work, the minor will give you a bluesy sound, and the major will sound more country/classic rock. I'd use the E major pentatonic for that song, but I might throw in the b7 (D) too.
but the song actually has the Eminor pentatonic in it, and maybe for that bluesy sound, because its a bluesy song with 7th chords in it, who knows?!?!
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Keep on Rockin'
Pat
wait, then could I switch between Em and Emaj pentatonic scales in the same solo?
Thanks Dudes!
Keep on Rockin'
Pat
Yeah, you can do whatever you want. :) The Allman Brothers would sometimes switch between major and minor pentatonic in the same solo. If Susie Q has E minor pentatonic in it already, then you can't go wrong with that.
hey thanks.
Thanks Dudes!
Keep on Rockin'
Pat
cool song. the C chord gives it the specialness I think.
yes, play both scales. major going up and minor going down is popular.
