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F# Major Pentatonic scale on guitar

F# Major Pentatonic is a five-note major scale with no half steps, so it is hard to hit a wrong note. Its notes are F#, G#, A#, C# and D# (1 2 3 5 6). It gives country, southern rock and pop solos their sweet, open sound. The F# roots sit at frets 2 and 14 on the low E string.

How to practice it

1. Start at fret 14 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: F#, G#m, Bbm, B, Db, D#m and Fdim.

Questions

What notes are in the F# Major Pentatonic scale?

F#, G#, A#, C# and D#. The formula is 1 2 3 5 6.

Where do I start F# Major Pentatonic on guitar?

Put your first finger on F# at fret 14 of the low E string; the root is also at fret 9 of the A string. Learn that box first, then link it to the next one up the neck.

What is the relative minor of F# Major Pentatonic?

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

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