B major pentatonic scale: notes, formula and fretboard

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B major pentatonic

The B major pentatonic scale has 5 notes: B, C#, D#, F# and G#. Its formula is 1 2 3 5 6 and its steps, in tones, are 1 – 1 – 1½ – 1 – 1½.

The major pentatonic scale has only five notes and no semitone: easy to improvise with, it sounds good over almost anything. A must in country, rock and pop.

B major pentatonic

B C# D# F# G# · 1 2 3 5 6

Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.

Notes and intervals

Note

Degree

Same notes (modes and relatives)

Ab minor pentatonic

Other B scales

B major B natural minor B harmonic minor B melodic minor B minor pentatonic B blues B dorian B phrygian B lydian B mixolydian

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

F# major pentatonic E major pentatonic

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the B major pentatonic scale?

The notes of the B major pentatonic scale are B, C#, D#, F# and G#.

What is the formula of the major pentatonic scale?

The formula of the major pentatonic scale is 1 2 3 5 6: it is built with the steps 1 – 1 – 1½ – 1 – 1½ (in tones).

How many accidentals are in the B major pentatonic scale?

The B major pentatonic scale has 4 sharps.

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