Name: What are Pentatonic Scales?
Uploaded: 2021-08-23T16:55:18.000Z
Duration: 5 min 50 s
Description: In this video, I discuss a certain type of scale known as a pentatonic scale. I explain what they are and why you shouldn't be intimidated by these scales.

In this video, I discuss a certain type of scale known as a pentatonic scale. I explain what they are and why you shouldn't be intimidated by these scales. 

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What are Pentatonic Scales?

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Music theory is not as difficult as it might seem.  It is simply a collection of logical concepts which explain why certain elements of music sound the way they sound.

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