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Db Major Pentatonic scale on guitar

Db Major Pentatonic is a five-note major scale with no half steps, so it is hard to hit a wrong note. Its notes are Db, Eb, F, Ab and Bb (1 2 3 5 6). It gives country, southern rock and pop solos their sweet, open sound. The Db 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: Db, D#m, Fm, F#, Ab, Bbm and Cdim.

Questions

What notes are in the Db Major Pentatonic scale?

Db, Eb, F, Ab and Bb. The formula is 1 2 3 5 6.

Where do I start Db Major Pentatonic on guitar?

Put your first finger on Db 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 minor of Db Major Pentatonic?

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

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