Originally Posted by: imccowatt

I'm getting to the point where I've just about got comfortable with the CAGED major scale patterns all over the neck - and I'm wondering where to turn next.

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One thing I noticed missing from your goals: learning songs. That's a important aspect of your learning you should include.

Originally Posted by: imccowatt

Relevant ojectives:

1) Get to the point where I can hear a chord progression and confidently improvise an articulate, expressive solo

2) Improve knowledge of theory to help get the songs out of my head

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My tutorials on improvisation will help here.

https://www.guitartricks.com/instructor.php?input=155014#Introduction_to_Improvisation

Originally Posted by: imccowatt

Current Daily Scales Regime:

1 key* x 5 patterns x 5 reps (25 total) @160bpm

1 pattern* x 5 keys x 5 reps (25 total) @160bpm

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At what subdivision? Quarter notes? Have you tried mixing up the subdivisions (1/4, 1/8, 1/16), and then sequencing the notes in 3s, 4s, pedal point?

Originally Posted by: imccowatt

-explore links between the boxes, e.g. play scales diagonally

-deepen understanding of intervals within the scales

https://www.guitartricks.com/instructor.php?input=155014#Visualing_Scale_Patterns

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-build speed

https://www.guitartricks.com/instructor.php?input=155014#Building_Speed

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-the pentatonic patterns

https://www.guitartricks.com/instructor.php?input=155014#Pentatonic_Patterns

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-Any opinions as to where to turn next, in terms of being most useful vs my objectives?

-Any other suggestions as to topics to add to the wislist?

-Any suggestions as to the practice regime?

Learn songs! :)

Hope that helps!