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
Choose a Key
C Major Pentatonic Scale G Major Pentatonic Scale D Major Pentatonic Scale A Major Pentatonic Scale E Major Pentatonic Scale B Major Pentatonic Scale F# Major Pentatonic Scale F Major Pentatonic Scale Bb Major Pentatonic Scale Eb Major Pentatonic Scale Ab Major Pentatonic Scale Db Major Pentatonic Scale
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 |