Blue Notes — theory & practice
Understand what blue notes are, how they alter the pentatonic/blues scales, and simple exercises to practice expressive phrasing across the neck.
Welcome to the Theory section. These articles give practical background and exercises you can use together with the interactive fretboard tool.
Box Patterns — pentatonic positions
Learn the five pentatonic box shapes, exercises to connect positions, and practical drills to build fretboard fluency.
How to use these articles
Read the short theory notes, then open the main app and try the examples: toggle blue notes, change keys and tunings, and practice the suggested exercises. Each article contains practice steps and a short explanation of why the concept matters musically.