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Minor Pentatonic in A

eBGDAE135791215EGACDEGACDEGACDEGACDEGACDEGACDEGACDEGACDEG

5 notes: A - C - D - E - G

About This Scale

Minor Pentatonic

The most popular scale for rock and blues soloing.

Bluesy, soulful, powerful
Common in: Rock, Blues, Metal, Pop
Intervals: 0 - 3 - 5 - 7 - 10

Tip: Start by learning the Minor Pentatonic in A - it's the foundation of rock and blues soloing.

Once comfortable, add the "blue note" (b5) to create the Blues Scale, then expand to the full Natural Minor.