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This guitar scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, and positions for the A Major Pentatonic scale. For an in-depth lesson on the major pentatonic scale, see Major Pentatonic Scale Positions.
The major pentatonic scale is one of the most widely used scales on the guitar. The versatility and playability of the scale makes it a popular choice for use in guitar soloing and melodies. No doubt about it, this five-note scale packs a punch!
The shapes of the major pentatonic scale and how to play them. The key differences between the major and minor pentatonic scales. How to effectively use the major pentatonic scale in your lead playing. Examples of famous songs that utilise the major pentatonic scale.
The major pentatonic scale is the basic scale of the music of China and the music of Mongolia as well as many Southeast Asian musical traditions such as that of the Karen people as well as the indigenous Assamese ethnic groups.
A Pentatonic scale is a scale with 5 notes (from the Greek word ‘pente’ meaning 5). The easiest way to play one is to play the 5 black notes on a piano one after each other – if you do this, you will have played a pentatonic scale. You can hear how the scale has a characteristic sound.
The major pentatonic scale is a five note scale similar to the major scale but without the fourth and seventh scale degrees. The major pentatonic scale formula is 1, 2, 3, 5, 6. This scale is most commonly broken up into five major pentatonic positions as shown in the diagrams below.
The Major Pentatonic is a really cool sounding scale, used a lot in country and country blues, and also great for playing over regular chord progressions that would usually take the Major Scale.