The main scale of choice here is the E major pentatonic scale (E-F#-G#-A-C#) and this can be combined with the E minor pentatonic scale (E-G-A-B-D) to create one big hybrid scale.

If there is a technique that will immediately give your lead playing some blues and rock authenticity, this is it! There simply isn’t a blues player out there who doesn’t use this device all the time.

A Mixolydian mode (rhythm guitar) Mixolydian is a natural starting point for blues and jazz, but the sound of 7th chords also works really well in pop and rock.

Mixolydian notes This line targets the major 3rd (6th fret, fourth string and 9th fret, first string) outside of the minor pentatonic shape. This gives a brighter dominant 7th sound, outlining the A7 ...

The main scale of choice here is the E major pentatonic scale (E-F#-G#-A-C#) and this can be combined with the E minor pentatonic scale (E-G-A-B-D) to create one big hybrid scale.