Jam Along Progressions
The following pages contain jam along progressions for all the scales and modes presented in this book. Each progression is particularly suited to the scale or mode indicated in the title. However, there is almost always more than one scale which will fit a chord or progression. E.g. the minor pentatonic scale can be played against any minor key progression as well as Dorian, Phrygian and Blues progressions. Experiment with all the scales and progressions until you come up with the sounds that sound right to you. For a more detailed study of how to play over chord changes, see Progressive Complete Learn to Play Jazz Guitar Manual.
Progressions using power chords usually lend themselves to multiple scale options when improvising. Try the A minor pentatonic, A Blues scale or A natural minor for this one.
This is the progression from the solo No Time to Cry which appears on page 116. To improvise over this one, you could use C Ionian, A aeolian, C major pentatonic and A minor pentatonic.
The major pentatonic scale is most commonly used for Country solos, but the Major scale (in this case G Ionian) works well too. Most Country players throw in the occasional bluesy note (flattened 3rds and 5ths) as well.
Because there are so many minor scales, progressions in minor keys leave room for lots of soloing possibilities. For this one you could try D natural minor, D harmonic minor, D melodic minor, D Dorian, D minor pentatonic or D Blues scale. Experiment!
