In this lesson, I show you how to develop soloing concepts over a simple chord progression. I start by breaking down three chords: E minor 7 (using a power chord shape on the 7th fret), A minor 7 (using a barre shape), and B dominant 7.
I demonstrate how to navigate these chords using the E minor pentatonic box position, focusing on key notes between the 7th and 10th frets.I cover several important techniques including octaves (using first finger and pinky), chord tone targeting, and what I call the "splat" technique - a rake across the E minor chord that players like Mark Knopfler use.
Throughout the lesson, I emphasize staying within a comfortable box position while adding color notes and variations.This is perfect for anyone wanting to understand how to solo over a Santana-style Latin blues progression. Remember, there's no strict right or wrong - it's about using these core notes creatively.
