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Bb Major Pentatonic scale on guitar

Bb Major Pentatonic is a five-note major scale with no half steps, so it is hard to hit a wrong note. Its notes are Bb, C, D, F and G (1 2 3 5 6). It gives country, southern rock and pop solos their sweet, open sound. The Bb roots sit at fret 6 on the low E string.

How to practice it

1. Start at fret 6 on the low E string and play the box from low to high and back.
2. Say or think the note names as you play until the roots jump out.
3. Play it over a backing track in the same key and aim for the root on strong beats.
4. Chords in the key: Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F, Gm and Adim.

Questions

What notes are in the Bb Major Pentatonic scale?

Bb, C, D, F and G. The formula is 1 2 3 5 6.

Where do I start Bb Major Pentatonic on guitar?

Put your first finger on Bb at fret 6 of the low E string; the root is also at fret 1 of the A string. Learn that box first, then link it to the next one up the neck.

What is the relative minor of Bb Major Pentatonic?

G Minor Pentatonic. It uses the same notes starting from a different root.

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