Bryce D.

asked • 01/02/19

When playing the guitar, how do I know which scale to play over a chord progression?

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Mark M. answered • 01/02/19

Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified

A chord progression is determined by the key (scale), not the way you ask.

It is also determined by the mode - major or minor.

Also the purpose of the progression. Is it to modulate. Is it to give a cadence?

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Bryce D.

If I am given a random chord progression like Am, F, C, G, how do I know which pentatonic scale to play though so the notes in it sound good with the chords? Wouldn’t the Am pentatonic scale work?
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