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G Major Pentatonic scale on guitar

G Major Pentatonic is a five-note major scale with no half steps, so it is hard to hit a wrong note. Its notes are G, A, B, D and E (1 2 3 5 6). It gives country, southern rock and pop solos their sweet, open sound. The G roots sit at frets 3 and 15 on the low E string.

How to practice it

1. Start at fret 3 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: G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em and F#dim.

Questions

What notes are in the G Major Pentatonic scale?

G, A, B, D and E. The formula is 1 2 3 5 6.

Where do I start G Major Pentatonic on guitar?

Put your first finger on G at fret 3 of the low E string; the root is also at fret 10 of the A string. Learn that box first, then link it to the next one up the neck.

What is the relative minor of G Major Pentatonic?

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

Also try: E Minor Pentatonic scale · G Major scale · G Major · Scale Charts