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B Minor Pentatonic scale on guitar

B Minor Pentatonic is a five-note scale that sounds right over almost any minor or blues progression. Its notes are B, D, E, F# and A (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 B roots sit at fret 7 on the low E string.

How to practice it

1. Start at fret 7 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: Bm, C#dim, D, Em, F#m, G and A.

Questions

What notes are in the B Minor Pentatonic scale?

B, D, E, F# and A. The formula is 1 ♭3 4 5 ♭7.

Where do I start B Minor Pentatonic on guitar?

Put your first finger on B at fret 7 of the low E string; the root is also at fret 2 of the A string. Learn that box first, then link it to the next one up the neck.

What is the relative major of B Minor Pentatonic?

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

Also try: D Major Pentatonic scale · B Blues scale · B Minor scale · B Minor · Scale Charts