C Flat Six Pentatonic Guitar Scale

Guitar scale in Drop C tuning — fretboard diagram

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C Flat Six Pentatonic in Drop C — Notes and Intervals

The C Flat Six Pentatonic scale is a modern synthetic pentatonic used to imply the sound of the melodic minor system. On Guitar, its notes are C, D, E, G, Ab. It provides a poignant and slightly altered texture to major melodies, making it a favorite for contemporary jazz players looking for fresh melodic paths. Commonly used in Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, Post-Bop. Notable players include Pat Metheny, Kurt Rosenwinkel. Use over Maj7, mMaj7, and altered dominant chords. A modern jazz tool for fresh melodic paths.

Notes: C, D, E, G, Ab

Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 5P, 6m

Degrees: 1 2 3 4 b5

Formula: W-W-WH-H-4

Number of notes: 5

Tuning: Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)

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