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Bb Minor Pentatonic scale on guitar

Bb Minor Pentatonic is a five-note scale that sounds right over almost any minor or blues progression. Its notes are Bb, Db, Eb, F and Ab (1 ♭3 4 5 ♭7). It is the first scale most rock and blues players learn, and most classic solos live in its first box shape. 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: Bbm, Cdim, Db, D#m, Fm, F# and Ab.

Questions

What notes are in the Bb Minor Pentatonic scale?

Bb, Db, Eb, F and Ab. The formula is 1 ♭3 4 5 ♭7.

Where do I start Bb Minor 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 major of Bb Minor Pentatonic?

Db Major Pentatonic. It uses the same notes starting from a different root.

Also try: Db Major Pentatonic scale · Bb Blues scale · Bb Minor scale · Bb Minor · Scale Charts