Just because you have the tools doesn't mean they will do their job without you using them to their fullest potential. In the case of the blues, you can make the minor pentatonic scale do everything you could ever want and more. These tips are a great way to go from simply playing the scale up and down the neck over chords to really expressing yourself and making musical statements.
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