Yes minor pentatonic and straight minor should work for you. If you can, learn the minor scale using the three notes per string approach. Atomic is right, phrasing is very important. If you're like me when I started off, you'll try and play as fast as you can with no regard for melody or phrasing. Imop, that's fine, because what's important is that you have fun (there will be time enough later to tone down the chops to something more concise and melodic). So just remember the advice I gave you before, and your style and form will evolve with lots of practice and devotion.