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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 11 on the low E string.

How to practice it

1. Start at fret 11 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: D#m, Fdim, F#, G#m, Bbm, B and Db.

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 11 of the low E string; the root is also at fret 6 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