Major Pentatonic

Attention: this is not a book for those looking for quick solutions.

Foundation · Connection · Application (FCA)

This series was designed to develop in phases. In the first volumes, the focus is entirely on deepening the Foundation pillar, building the structural base of the instrument in a solid and detailed way. Only after that will the series move on to the Connection and, later, to the Application volumes.

This volume belongs to the Foundation pillar and aims to establish the technical, geographical, and intervallic basis for the conscious mastery of the major pentatonic scale across the entire fretboard.

In this book you will find:

• Complete mapping of the major pentatonic scale
• Vertical, diagonal, and horizontal shapes
• Connections between fretboard regions
• Systematic exercises in all keys
• A progressive, organized, and in-depth method

This is not a book about phrasing, improvisation, or stylistic application.
It is a foundation book.

Recommended for:

• Dedicated students
• Guitar teachers
• Musicians seeking real mastery of the instrument
• Technical and academic study environments

If you are willing to study with method, consistency, and depth, this book can become one of the strongest foundations of your musical training.

About the Author

Andre Correa is a guitarist, composer, and educator, holding a degree in Guitar Performance from Berklee College of Music (USA) and a degree in Music Education in Brazil, with experience in different educational contexts in both countries. During his time at Berklee, he worked in the Voice Department, as an Accessible Materials Specialist for visually impaired students, and as a Course Development Assistant for Berklee Online-experiences that strongly support the systematic and structured pedagogical approach found in this work.