Ep190 Q&A New Fretboard Theory Covers Pentatonic Scales Calluses & Picking

In episode 190 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I share an update on my Fretboard Theory books, including the newly redesigned covers and updated Amazon listings. I also look back at how the books got started, how they developed over the years, and the role they played in the growth of Guitar Music Theory.

Then I answer listener questions about pentatonic scales, scale fingerings, building calluses, and picking technique.

Topics include:

• What scales can you play over a 1-6-5-4 chord progression in E major?

• What's the relationship between E major pentatonic and C# minor pentatonic?

• How often should you practice to build and maintain calluses without tearing up your fingertips?

• Do pentatonic scale fingerings really matter?

• Why your fingerings change when you start playing actual riffs and solos.

• Should an experienced fingerstyle guitarist learn to use a flatpick for lead guitar?

• When does it make sense to work specifically on picking mechanics?

• How can you adapt your guitar playing when dealing with de Quervain's tenosynovitis or other hand and wrist limitations?

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