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The Truth About Fretboard Mastery

The Truth About Fretboard Mastery

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Fretboard mastery is one of the most misunderstood ideas in guitar playing.

In this episode of Guitar Underground, Neil Santos breaks down what fretboard mastery actually means — and why it has far less to do with memorizing shapes and far more to do with clarity, connection, and confidence.

We talk about:

  • Why knowing “all the scales” still doesn’t equal mastery

  • How the pentatonic scale fits into real fretboard understanding

  • What most guitarists practice that doesn’t translate to music

  • Simple ways to start connecting the fretboard without overwhelm

This episode is for guitar players who feel like they’ve practiced a lot… but still don’t feel free on the instrument.

🎸 Low-pressure learning. Real musical results.
If you want a simple, musical approach to fretboard mastery and soloing, check out the Pentatonic Way membership mentioned in the episode.

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