In this new line we are superimposing the E minor pentatonic over the A7. It's important that we understand that the context of the scale is over A7. Playing this E minor phrase on A7 gives a change of color. This opens more possibilities for us as musicians. The second half of our new line outlines the A major tried clearly with chromatic lower neighboring tones and diatonic upper neighboring tones. Both of these elements of the line give us a break from the traditional blues sound. It's also important to keep in mind how tensions change over different chords. The B is a 9th over the A7 but as soon as we change to a D7 it becomes a 13. Practice this lick in time with the track or metronome to master it.

Lesson Summary

In this lesson, we superimpose the E minor pentatonic scale over an A7 chord to create a change in color. Understanding how tensions change over different chords is crucial, such as how the B note functions as a 9th over A7 and a 13th over D7. The first part of the lesson focuses on using the E minor pentatonic scale over the A7 chord, demonstrating how the scale can be applied effectively within the context of different chords. The second part delves into articulating the A major triad with surrounding chromatic and diatonic tones, offering a departure from the standard blues sound while maintaining melodic interest.