B Minor Six Pentatonic Guitar Scale — Drop C
Guitar scale in Drop C tuning — fretboard diagram
B Minor Six Pentatonic in Drop C — Notes and Intervals
The B Minor Six Pentatonic scale is a variation of the minor pentatonic that introduces a major sixth, giving it a Dorian flavor. On Guitar, the notes are B, D, E, F#, G#. 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: B, D, E, F#, G#
Intervals: 1P, 3m, 4P, 5P, 6M
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 5
Formula: WH-W-W-W-WH
Number of notes: 5
Tuning: Drop C (C-G-C-F-A-D)
About Drop C Tuning
Drop C tuning (C-G-C-F-A-D) drops every string one whole step below Drop D, delivering a massive, brutal low-end that has defined the sound of modern metalcore, post-hardcore, and nu-metal. The low C string provides earth-shaking power chords with a single finger while maintaining familiar Drop D shapes — just two frets lower.
From System of a Down's iconic riffs to Killswitch Engage's crushing breakdowns, Drop C has become the standard tuning for heavy music that needs to sound bigger than standard Drop D. It bridges the gap between standard guitar territory and the extended range of 7-string guitars, making it accessible to players who want heavier tones without buying a new instrument.
Notable artists: System of a Down, Killswitch Engage, Bullet for My Valentine, As I Lay Dying, August Burns Red
Best for: Modern metalcore breakdowns, heavy power chord riffs, nu-metal grooves, and aggressive rhythm playing
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in Standard Tuning
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in Drop D
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in DADGAD
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in Open G
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in Baritone (B Standard)
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in 7-string
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in 8-string
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in Drop B
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in Open D
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in Half Step Down
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in Open E
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in Open A
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in Double Drop D
- B Minor Six Pentatonic in Open C