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Lesson 12

Scales​

Major Pentatonic Scale​

The major pentatonic scale is again a five-note scale, but as the name describes, it has a "major" sound. It is derived from the major diatonic scale just as the minor pentatonic scale is derived from the natural minor.

A major pentatonic #1, #2, #3, #4 and #545678910111213141516171819EBGDAE111111111222222222333333335555555566666666

Generic form​

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Roots Pattern​

Both major and minor pentatonic scale patterns are built around the same root pattern. The only difference is that the notes around the roots are altered to make the scale major or minor.

Pentatonic scale roots (both major and minor)45678910111213141516171819EBGDAE111111111

Pattern 1 of the major pentatonic scale looks exactly like Pattern 2 of the minor pentatonic. We just call different notes the roots.

Chords and Progressions​

Minor Blues Progressions​

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Practice​

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