G# Minor Six Pentatonic Cavaquinho Scale
Cavaquinho scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
G# Minor Six Pentatonic in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The G# Minor Six Pentatonic scale is a variation of the minor pentatonic that introduces a major sixth, giving it a Dorian flavor. On Cavaquinho, the notes are G#, B, C#, D#, F. It is more sophisticated and soulful than the standard minor pentatonic and is frequently used in jazz and fusion to outline minor chords with a brighter edge. Commonly used in Jazz, Fusion, Neo-Soul, R&B. Notable players include Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Erykah Badu. Use over m6, m7, mMaj7 chords. Adds a jazz sophistication to minor chord soloing without fully committing to a 7-note scale.
Notes: G#, B, C#, D#, F
Intervals: 1P, 3m, 4P, 5P, 6M
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 5
Formula: WH-W-W-W-WH
Number of notes: 5
Tuning: Standard (D-B-G-D)