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Eb Major Pentatonic scale on guitar

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

Questions

What notes are in the Eb Major Pentatonic scale?

Eb, F, G, Bb and C. The formula is 1 2 3 5 6.

Where do I start Eb Major Pentatonic on guitar?

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

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

Also try: C Minor Pentatonic scale · Eb Major scale · Eb Major · Scale Charts