Welcome to the first lesson of Fretboard Freedom! In this introduction, we'll lay the foundation for your journey towards mastering the guitar neck.

This next lesson will give you a comprehensive refresher on the pentatonic scale, a fundamental building block of guitar playing.

We'll start by covering the five main pentatonic positions, showing you how to play them up and down the fretboard and how to connect them for seamless transitions.

By the end of this lesson, you'll have a solid understanding of pentatonic scales and be ready to incorporate them into your own playing with a solid framework for the rest of the course. 

We'll start by discussing the importance of understanding the layout of the fretboard, including the notes and intervals that make up each shape and by the end of this lesson, you'll be able to confidently navigate the fretboard and utilise the 5 shapes seamlessly across the neck.

In this lesson we're taking your pentatonic skills to the next level!

This lesson will teach you how to use pentatonic scales in new and creative ways by superimposing them over each other.

We'll start by exploring the theory behind pentatonic superimposition, including how to find compatible pentatonic scales. Then, we'll dive into practical examples, showing you how to use pentatonic superimposition to create interesting and unexpected sounds in your playing.

You'll also learn how to practice and develop your pentatonic superimposition skills through exercises and improvisation. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a solid understanding of pentatonic superimposition and be ready to incorporate it into your own playing. 

In this lesson we're taking a closer look at the versatile nature of pentatonic scales.

This lesson will teach you how to use pentatonic scales in a variety of different ways to enhance your playing. We'll start by exploring the different modes of the pentatonic scale and how they can be used in different musical contexts.

Then, we'll dive into practical examples, showing you how to use pentatonic scales to create different sounds. You'll also learn how to incorporate pentatonic scales into your soloing and improvisation, as well as how to use them in combination with other scales. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a solid understanding of the many ways you can use pentatonics in your playing, and be ready to repurpose them for new and creative results. 

In this lesson, you will learn how to use arpeggios to build interesting and complex patterns in your playing. You will be taught how to create different sounds using arpeggios, such as sweeping runs, alternating picking patterns, and smooth legato lines.

Phil teaches how to use different shapes to create interesting and memorable solos, and how to use these shapes in combination with other techniques to enhance your playing.

This lesson covers different techniques for coming up with original and memorable licks, as well as how to incorporate these licks into your playing, all using just the 5 pentatonic shapes.

In these final lessons, you will bring everything you've learned in the course together.

You will practice applying all the techniques you've learned in a real-world scenario with Phils track 'Wa5abi', and receive tips and guidance on how to continue improving your playing.