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64.75Mix major and minor pentatonic
Over C blues:
C major pentatonic:
C D E G A.
C minor pentatonic:
C E♭ F G B♭.
Alternating them gives:
major/blues dialogue.
This is one of the most important improvisational approaches in blues, rock, soul, and jazz.