Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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🎸 3 EPIC Joe Bonamassa Alternate Picking Pentatonic Patterns 🔥

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Want to add serious fire to your solos like Joe Bonamassa? In this lesson, I break down 3 killer alternate picking pentatonic patterns inspired by Joe’s blazing-fast technique and phrasing style. These patterns are not only fun to play, but they’ll also help improve your speed, accuracy, and phrasing — all while keeping things rooted in the pentatonic scale we all know and love.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Alternate picking mechanics Bonamassa actually uses
✅ Tips for clean execution at high speed


Check this video out for more pentatonic shred ideas!⬇️
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 - Solo
01:35 - Intro
02:53 - Joe Bonamassa Picking Technique
04:14 - Pattern #1 – 3 note repeating shape
07:52 - Pattern #2 – 5 note string skip pattern
15:18 - Pattern #3 – Most Famous Shred Pattern
21:42 - Final Thoughts

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