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C# Minor Pentatonic scale on guitar

C# Minor Pentatonic is a five-note scale that sounds right over almost any minor or blues progression. Its notes are C#, E, F#, G# and B (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 C# roots sit at fret 9 on the low E string.

How to practice it

1. Start at fret 9 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: C#m, D#dim, E, F#m, G#m, A and B.

Questions

What notes are in the C# Minor Pentatonic scale?

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

Where do I start C# Minor Pentatonic on guitar?

Put your first finger on C# at fret 9 of the low E string; the root is also at fret 4 of the A string. Learn that box first, then link it to the next one up the neck.

What is the relative major of C# Minor Pentatonic?

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

Also try: E Major Pentatonic scale · C# Blues scale · C# Minor scale · C# Minor · Scale Charts