The Pentatonic "MAP" System (Instant fretboard freedom)
127K views · Apr 18, 2026 · Music
Comments · 161
@cliffburton534 · 5 months ago (edited)
Man, I bet you and your students in person have so much fun during your lessons. I've been playing bass since I was 15 and went through a looong hiatus while I figured life out. At 36 after some tragic events I've picked it back up and playing bass is everything to me. This channel is one of my favorite things that I've discovered in a long time. Love the positivity. You guys are awesome. \m/ SBL \m/
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@gustavv88 · 5 months ago
The best explanation pentatonics video on youtube!!! thanks guys
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@joaquinsolorzano3637 · 1 month ago
Scott, you really have beautiful touch 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
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@greghwong · 9 days ago
That TONE!
@dlwy4934 · 4 months ago
Golden material here. Will study this like my life depends on it.
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@TrollModeActivated2000 · 5 months ago (edited)
I always teach to look at the 5th position of the scale which is the mixolydian shape which can focus on the easy mixolydian pattern to help solo and remember where you are in the scale. It helps you to not get lost and brings you back home easily.
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@guilhermeborsa · 5 months ago
That intro tone sound!
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@35057 · 1 month ago
I’ve been playing on and off my whole life since the 90s (finally decided to stick with it) and finally decided to stick with it. B it after learning scales, I’m getting bored and was looking for a musical exercise to sink my teeth into. Thank you.
@maxblair3317 · 1 month ago
Man this just did a LOT for me!!! Thanks Scott!
@MirrorMindTherapy298 · 5 months ago
100% stuck there. Had huge growth in my playing in my early 20’s. I’m 30 now and can’t say my playing is any better… and shockingly buying a new bass DOSENT solve this issue… I know I’m just as surprised as you!
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@beansudo · 9 days ago
What a fricken color way 😳 like playing a starburst
@olivierfranceschi1135 · 5 months ago
Many thanks Scott for this amazing exercise, it has done more in 5mn than my last 5 years of practice :)
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