This is because the A minor pentatonic scale (A, C, D, E, G) contains the same notes as the C major pentatonic scale (C, D, E, G, A.) This hints at the deeper underlying relationship between C major and A minor. All of a sudden, you’re in the key of C major. But now play the same scale over the bass note C. With the bass note A, this will sound like the key of A minor. Play A minor pentatonic, by putting your index finger on the fifth fret. ![]() Major and minor pentatonicsīy learning the minor pentatonic box, you get another scale for free: the major pentatonic. To play A minor, put it on the fifth fret. To play G minor pentatonic, put your index on the third fret. To play any of the other minor pentatonic scales, you just slide the box up or down the fretboard, planting your index on the appropriate E string note. Your index finger is on F# on both E strings. The diagram above shows the F# minor pentatonic scale. It’s easy to play, easy to memorize and sounds good in an astonishing variety of musical situations. ![]() The pentatonic is a good scale to start with. ![]() Once you’ve mastered the basic guitar chords, you might want to tackle some scales.
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