“Learning to Play Guitar: Chords, Scales, and Solos” S:1 E:18 A New Pentatonic Scale and the Capo

S:1 E:18 A New Pentatonic Scale and the Capo Explore the work of composer John Cage, as it points to the value of musical “silence” – the space between notes. Then learn to read musical “rests” (silences in the music). Study how to use the capo, a device used to shorten the guitar’s string length. Continue your work with “movable” pentatonic and major scales, and revive your “Travis picking” skills for today’s tune.