how do you choose which pentatonic scale to use over a progression?

1. How do you know which scales to play over which chords?
2. How do I know which scale to use?

How do you know which scales to play over which chords?

All you need to do is switch scales with the chord changes. For example, if the progression was Dm7 – G7 – Cmaj7, you could play D minor pentatonic, G major pentatonic, C major pentatonic. You just need to shift the scale and play any note in the scale.

How do I know which scale to use?

How To Always Know What Scales To Use

1. Find the key. To find the key of the song, ask someone around you or just assume that the last chord in the song is the number one chord in the key. ...
2. Find the root note. Then go to your low E-string and find the root note. ...
3. Find the scale.