The E minor pentatonic scale has 5 notes: E, G, A, B and D. Its formula is 1 b3 4 5 b7 and its steps, in tones, are 1½ – 1 – 1 – 1½ – 1.
The minor pentatonic scale is the queen of blues and rock: five notes that link up across the neck in five positions.
E minor pentatonic
E G A B D · 1 b3 4 5 b7
Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.
Notes and intervals
Same notes (modes and relatives)
Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the E minor pentatonic scale?
The notes of the E minor pentatonic scale are E, G, A, B and D.
What is the formula of the minor pentatonic scale?
The formula of the minor pentatonic scale is 1 b3 4 5 b7: it is built with the steps 1½ – 1 – 1 – 1½ – 1 (in tones).