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D Minor Pentatonic scale on guitar

D Minor Pentatonic is a five-note scale that sounds right over almost any minor or blues progression. Its notes are D, F, G, A and C (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 D roots sit at fret 10 on the low E string.

How to practice it

1. Start at fret 10 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: Dm, Edim, F, Gm, Am, Bb and C.

Questions

What notes are in the D Minor Pentatonic scale?

D, F, G, A and C. The formula is 1 ♭3 4 5 ♭7.

Where do I start D Minor Pentatonic on guitar?

Put your first finger on D at fret 10 of the low E string; the root is also at fret 5 of the A string. Learn that box first, then link it to the next one up the neck.

What is the relative major of D Minor Pentatonic?

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

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