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G Minor Pentatonic scale on guitar

G Minor Pentatonic is a five-note scale that sounds right over almost any minor or blues progression. Its notes are G, Bb, C, D and F (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 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: Gm, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb and F.

Questions

What notes are in the G Minor Pentatonic scale?

G, Bb, C, D and F. The formula is 1 ♭3 4 5 ♭7.

Where do I start G Minor 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 major of G Minor Pentatonic?

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

Also try: Bb Major Pentatonic scale · G Blues scale · G Minor scale · G Minor · Scale Charts