Notes in this scale
C · D · E · G · A
A pentatonic scale has five notes. This major pentatonic example uses degrees 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 of the major scale. Find them highlighted on the fretboard below.
Play it on the fretboard
C majorMajor pentatonic scale
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Click a note to hear it · frets 0–15A short practice idea
Find C on the fretboard and play the notes above slowly, then back down. Say each note aloud as you click it. Keep a steady pulse and only increase speed when each note sounds clean.
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