Originally Posted by: BigScaryGary

Thank you both. It sounds like I should focus on pentatonic scales right now and build my skills there, and only see the chord shapes as a visual aid to "anchor" my solos. I really like how you explained it, Maggior.

Chris, I really appreciate your explanations. I'm going to watch those videos and learn more about building my licks and understanding the relationship of the scale itself to the chord progressions.

I really appreciate both of you.

Chris' 3 points capture the essance of the whole thing. I came to guitar tricks wanting to learn how to solo better and it was Anders' blues course that Chris mentions that got me over the hump. Anders also responded to some of my questions in the forum here that helped me out tremendously. As you watch that course, you will be AMAZED at how much great music can be made from so little.

You're welcome...glad I could help in some way.