Scale library · Major pentatonic

The Major pentatonic scale in all twelve keys.

Formula 1 2 3 5 6, step pattern W–W–W+H–W–W+H. In C it is C D E G A. It is the scale for major and dominant chords when you want a clean, open sound with no avoid notes. Pick a key below to see it drawn on the guitar fretboard or piano keyboard and hear it played.