Just like the minor pentatonic, there are extended fingerings for the major pentatonic scale which move between several forms. The one shown below starts in the A form and moves through the G and E forms.
Here is an example demonstrating the use of this sliding pattern. As with everything you learn, use the ideas presented here to create your own licks.
Here is another sliding major pentatonic pattern. This one starts in the E form and moves through the D, C and A forms, ending at the G Form. This covers a range of three octaves. Example 81 demonstrates a line created from sliding pattern 2.
The following example uses the C, F and G major pentatonic scales. Each time the chord changes, the scale changes along with it. Try this approach with other chord progressions.
This Country solo is mainly derived from the C major pentatonic scale, but it also uses the F and G major pentatonics. It should give you a good idea of the possibilities of this scale and why it is so popular with Country guitar players. Listen to Roy Nichols playing guitar with Merle Haggard to hear this style at its best.