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F Minor Pentatonic scale on guitar

F Minor Pentatonic is a five-note scale that sounds right over almost any minor or blues progression. Its notes are F, Ab, Bb, C and Eb (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 F roots sit at frets 1 and 13 on the low E string.

How to practice it

1. Start at fret 13 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: Fm, Gdim, Ab, Bbm, Cm, Db and Eb.

Questions

What notes are in the F Minor Pentatonic scale?

F, Ab, Bb, C and Eb. The formula is 1 ♭3 4 5 ♭7.

Where do I start F Minor Pentatonic on guitar?

Put your first finger on F at fret 13 of the low E string; the root is also at fret 8 of the A string. Learn that box first, then link it to the next one up the neck.

What is the relative major of F Minor Pentatonic?

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

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