Hey BlackCat ... it's already been said but I'll repeat for clarity - NO, you do not change your scale/key when the chord changes in progression.

If a song is in the key of A, then the IV is D and the V is E. The scale notes for the key of A match up quite well when the chords change to D and E. That's the whole point, it all musically works well together.

You might also want to check out http://www.bluesrepublic.org/ - I've assembled a collection of lessons there that I'm sure will help you.

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Hey Tom K thanks for the info, I am going to check out the site you posted now, from first glance it looks super, thank you sir!

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I been working a lot on my soloing too.

You would stay in the key of the song, but you would want to correlate to the note playing.

Like if you were playing in Aminor and you were playing over Am chord, you wouldn't want to be stuck on a B or G# (if your are in like the melodic minor).... However music is your own artistic interpretation and if you want that B there, go for it!

This is where pentatonics are really handy... You can try using different intervals to achieve different sounds and stuff.

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good info Jimbo, thanks man...I am just to the point that I am ready to go beyond being a strummer and play some nice lead and solos...I am gonna sign off and get some practice in, good luck to you too!

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Blues with a feeling.

GUILD GUITARS: MADE TO BE PLAYED!

I been working a lot on my soloing too.

You would stay in the key of the song, but you would want to correlate to the note playing.

Like if you were playing in Aminor and you were playing over Am chord, you wouldn't want to be stuck on a B or G# (if your are in like the melodic minor).... However music is your own artistic interpretation and if you want that B there, go for it!

This is where pentatonics are really handy... You can try using different intervals to achieve different sounds and stuff.

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Kid: "Hey Smokey! Where did you get your name?"
Smokey the Bear: "Well..."
(former user jimbo612)

at age 42, after 20 years of playing, i just learned the minor pentatonic scale. all these years i've just been improvising. in 2 weeks my soloing has improved alot. my animals don't leave the room anymore when i'm playing a lead. take all this advice and practice every chance you get. good luck. you can do it.