Out of all five positions, the 3rd position is the only one that spans across 5 frets, rather than 4. Use whatever fingering you find most comfortable and effective.
Then when you have it down, head on over to learn Position 4.
Position 3
Tutorial - Pentatonic Scales
Unlimited lessons, backing tracks, and more.
Watch anywhere for as low as $10/month. Cancel anytime.
Sean Conklin
456 lessons
1
Pentatonic Scales - Introduction
Sean Conklin
2
Pentatonic Scales - Position 1
Sean Conklin
3
Pentatonic Scales - Position 2
Sean Conklin
4
Pentatonic Scales - Position 3
Sean Conklin
5
Pentatonic Scales - Position 4
Sean Conklin
6
Pentatonic Scales - Position 5
Sean Conklin
7
Pentatonic Scales - Putting the Pieces Together
Sean Conklin
Similar Lessons
Visualizing the Fretboard - Lydian Scale Application
Tom Quayle
Seventh Arpeggios - Introduction
Rick Graham
7-String Essentials - Arpeggios
Chris Feener
Unlock the Fretboard - Learn The Scale
Chris Feener
Economy of Motion - Introduction to Economy Picking
Rick Graham
Licking Up the Modes: Ionian - Discussion
Mike Salow
Pentatonic Pathways - Extending the Scale
Lucas Fowler
Intervallic Approach - Breakdown
Chris Feener
Visualizing the Fretboard - Phrygian Scale Application
Tom Quayle
Minor 6th Pentatonics - Learning the Scale
Tom Quayle
Pentatonic Scales - Introduction
Sean Conklin
Licking Up the Modes: Phrygian - Intro
Mike Salow
Unlock the Fretboard - Apply To Other Keys
Chris Feener
Pentatonic Scales - Position 1
Sean Conklin
Visualizing the Fretboard - Major Scale Application
Tom Quayle