Major Pentatonic Scale

The major pentatonic scale uses five notes from the major scale, omitting the 4th and 7th degrees. It has a bright, open sound widely used in folk, country, and pop music.

Formula: W-W-W+H-W-W+H   C Major Pentatonic Scale: C – D – E – G – A

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Related Scales

Interval Pattern

Degree Degree Name Interval Step Note (C)
1 Tonic W C
2 Supertonic W D
3 Mediant WH E
5 Dominant W G
6 Submediant WH A