G♯ minor pentatonic scale
The first scale most players learn: rock and blues solos. Minor family
Gritty and expressive. The sound of a guitar solo.
Root position4 of 5
Square: the root. In colour: the minor 3rd, the note that gives this scale its sound.
Built from
- G♯R1½
- B♭3W
- C♯4W
- D♯51½
- F♯♭7W
Five notes with no half steps, so you can bend and slide anywhere and it still sounds right.
Between the notes: W is a whole step (2 frets), H a half step (1 fret), and 1½ a step and a half (3 frets).
On the whole neckG♯ minor pentatonic
Position 4 is outlined, frets 8 to 11. Pick another window to move there.