E major pentatonic scale: notes, formula and fretboard

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E major pentatonic

The E major pentatonic scale has 5 notes: E, F#, G#, B and C#. 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.

E major pentatonic

E F# G# B C# · 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)

C# minor pentatonic

Other E scales

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

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

B major pentatonic A major pentatonic

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the E major pentatonic scale?

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

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 E major pentatonic scale?

The E major pentatonic scale has 3 sharps.

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