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Learn the definition, construction, and intervallic patterns of the major and minor pentatonic scales. See exercises, examples, and answers on how to build and identify these scales.
The Minor and Major Pentatonic scales in musical notation are available in the member area. The scales (without note names and including the Dominant Pentatonic) in all keys can be downloaded as PDF-files.
The common pentatonic major and minor scales (C-D-E-G-A and C-E ♭-F-G-B ♭, respectively) are useful in modal composing, as both scales allow a melody to be modally ambiguous between their respective major (Ionian, Lydian, Mixolydian) and minor (Aeolian, Phrygian, Dorian) modes (Locrian excluded).
Both the major and minor pentatonic scales can be used when playing blues music, depending on the key you are playing in. However, the addition of a “blue” note to each of the scales is particularly effective in creating that bluesy feel to your music.
Learn how to build pentatonic scales from the major and natural minor scales by omitting degrees 4 and 7 or 2 and 6. See examples, diagrams and tips for song writing and improvising with pentatonic scales.
Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales Demystified (Music Theory) Buy My Book Here https://rickysguitar.com/storeThe Major pentatonic scale and its relative minor pentatonic...
Learn how to form pentatonic scales on piano, which have five notes per octave and no semitones. Compare the major and minor pentatonic scales and see examples in all 12 keys.
