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E Major Pentatonic scale on guitar

E Major Pentatonic is a five-note major scale with no half steps, so it is hard to hit a wrong note. Its notes are E, F#, G#, B and C# (1 2 3 5 6). It gives country, southern rock and pop solos their sweet, open sound. The E roots sit at frets 0 and 12 on the low E string.

How to practice it

1. Start at fret 12 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: E, F#m, G#m, A, B, C#m and D#dim.

Questions

What notes are in the E Major Pentatonic scale?

E, F#, G#, B and C#. The formula is 1 2 3 5 6.

Where do I start E Major Pentatonic on guitar?

Put your first finger on E at fret 12 of the low E string; the root is also at fret 7 of the A string. Learn that box first, then link it to the next one up the neck.

What is the relative minor of E Major Pentatonic?

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

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