Major Pentatonic Scale - Guitar Scale Lessons

The Major Pentatonic Scale is a 5 note scale. The major pentatonic guitar scale is usually played over major chords, and is used in rock music as well as country music.

The Major Pentatonic Scale uses the 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 notes of the major scale. The formula for the Major Pentatonic Scale is 1 whole step, 1 whole step, 1 and a half whole steps, 1 whole step, 1 and a half whole steps.

Major Pentatonic Scale Guitar Diagrams


The diagram below shows the Major Pentatonic Scale Patterns spread over the length of the guitar neck. Notice again how the patterns connect to eachother. The Major Pentatonic Scale patterns below show the A flat Major Pentatonic Scale.

major pentatonic guitar scale diagram

The Major Pentatonic Scale broken down into 5 patterns. The Major Pentatonic Scale looks very similar to the Minor Pentatonic scale, but the root notes are located in different parts of the patterns. Remember to match the Root note (red notes in diagram) with the Key you want to play in.

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Major Pentatonic Scale Guitar Tabs

Guitar Tab for the G Major Pentatonic Scale in the open position, Pattern 1
G Major Pentatonic Scale Tab

Guitar Tab for the D Major Pentatonic Scale, Pattern 1
D Major Pentatonic Scale Tab

Major Pentatonic Scale Tabs

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