Minor Pentatonic Scale
The minor pentatonic scale is the most commonly used scale in blues and rock music. It contains five notes with a raw, expressive sound ideal for improvisation.
Formula: W+H-W-W-W+H-W
C Minor Pentatonic Scale: C – D♯ – F – G – A♯
Choose a Key
C Minor Pentatonic Scale G Minor Pentatonic Scale D Minor Pentatonic Scale A Minor Pentatonic Scale E Minor Pentatonic Scale B Minor Pentatonic Scale F♯ Minor Pentatonic Scale F Minor Pentatonic Scale B♭ Minor Pentatonic Scale E♭ Minor Pentatonic Scale A♭ Minor Pentatonic Scale D♭ Minor Pentatonic Scale
Related Scales
Interval Pattern
| Degree | Degree Name | Interval Step | Note (C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | WH | C |
| ♭3 | Minor Mediant | W | D♯ |
| 4 | Subdominant | W | F |
| 5 | Dominant | WH | G |
| ♭7 | Subtonic | W | A♯ |