A Major Pentatonic
Learn the A Major Pentatonic scale on guitar: notes (A, B, C♯, E, F♯), interval formula, positions, and an interactive audio tool.
Enharmonic name: AQuick answer
Five bright, singable notes that work naturally together. Its notes are A, B, C♯, E, F♯.
Positions
6 string E
Fret: 0, 2, 5, 7, 9, 12
5 string A
Fret: 0, 2, 4, 7, 9, 12
4 string D
Fret: 2, 4, 7, 9, 11
3 string G
Fret: 2, 4, 6, 9, 11
2 string B
Fret: 0, 2, 5, 7, 10, 12
1 string E
Fret: 0, 2, 5, 7, 9, 12
Notes
- AR
- BM2
- C♯M3
- EP5
- F♯M6
Intervals
R · M2 · M3 · P5 · M6
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A Major Pentatonic scale?
A · B · C♯ · E · F♯