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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#, B, 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 fret 4 on the low E string.

How to practice it

1. Start at fret 4 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#m, Bbdim, B, C#m, D#m, E and F#.

Questions

What notes are in the G# Minor Pentatonic scale?

G#, B, 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 4 of the low E string; the root is also at fret 11 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?

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

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