Joe Bonamassa Epic Pentatonic Cascade

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Check out this epic E minor cascading pentatonic run in the style of Eric Johnson, played by Joe Bonamassa! He weaves in some Dorian notes—especially that second interval—before wrapping it all up with a Stevie Ray Vaughan-style blues cadenza in open position. This lick fits perfectly in both blues and rock, and I hope you have fun with it!

I’ve updated this post with deeper analysis, pick direction, and a few minor corrections. As always, feel free to ask me anything or send short clips my way for transcription! Bonamassa starts with alternate picking before shifting into more hybrid picking in the open position.

Want to dive deeper? Slow-motion Guitar Pro files, practice videos, and a PDF of this transcription are available on my Patreon! Check it out via the link in my bio.

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