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The pentatonic scale is made up of five notes and is also called a five note or five tone scale. Learn how to construct and play this type of scale.

The pentatonic scale is made up of five notes and is also called a five note or five tone scale. Learn how to construct and play this type of scale.

Major pentatonic scale patterns with intervals

The major pentatonic scale is one of the most widely used scales on the guitar. Its versatility makes it a popular choice for guitar solos and melodies.

Fretboard diagram of all of the a minor pentatonic scale positions connected across the entire guitar fretboard

The A minor pentatonic scale is a 5-note scale consisting of the notes A, C, D, E, and G, which are derieved from the 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th intervals of the A major scale.

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How to Use The Pentatonic Scale (A Complete Guide)

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This is a exercise using the e minor pentatonic scale quarter notes in open position for beginners.
Exercise 13 from my book "A Beginner's Guide to the E Minor Pentatonic Scale" which is available on Amazon.
This is Exercise 11 in 2nd position from my book "A Beginner's Guide to the E Minor Pentatonic Scale" which is available on Amazon.
Exercise 2 from my book A Beginner's Guide to the E Minor Pentatonic Scale