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C Major Pentatonic

Learn the C Major Pentatonic scale on guitar: notes (C, D, E, G, A), interval formula, positions, and an interactive audio tool.

Enharmonic name: C

Quick answer

Five bright, singable notes that work naturally together. Its notes are C, D, E, G, A.

Positions

6 string E

Fret: 0, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12

5 string A

Fret: 0, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12

4 string D

Fret: 0, 2, 5, 7, 10, 12

3 string G

Fret: 0, 2, 5, 7, 9, 12

2 string B

Fret: 1, 3, 5, 8, 10

1 string E

Fret: 0, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12

Notes

  1. CR
  2. DM2
  3. EM3
  4. GP5
  5. AM6

Intervals

R · M2 · M3 · P5 · M6

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the C Major Pentatonic scale?

C · D · E · G · A

Which chord should I practise with it?

C