Applying Scales on Power Chords

[Allbran]

I was watching the video on applying scales to songs, and I was wondering what scale you would play over a song that just used power chords and weren't I - IV - V, like a progression of II - III - II - I. Would it be alright to play minor, or would major suit it better?

[Hendrix]

Well that question can't be answered just from that little bit of information on the song your talking about.. if it is a minor, play a minor scale over it, major play a major scale, etc..

But you also have to know what key your song is in so you know WHICH SCALE you need to use for that specific song.

[Dmackenzie]

Based on this little information... Here's what i can offer. If you're strictly playing powerchords, then your'e only playing the Root and the Fifth. so, without the third, there is no definition as to whether you should play a minor or major pentatonic, it's more up to your own ear and musical idea.

[Allbran]

Alright, thanks. That clears it up a bit.