G# Major Pentatonic Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in Half Step Down tuning — fretboard diagram
G# Major Pentatonic in Half Step Down — Notes and Intervals
The G# Major Pentatonic scale is a universal five-note scale found in almost every musical culture. On Guitar, it contains the notes G#, A#, C, D#, F. It is extremely consonant and easy to listen to, making it the perfect choice for melodies in country, pop, and blues. Its open sound ensures that almost any note played will sound correct over major harmonies. Commonly used in Country, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk. Notable players include Keith Richards, B.B. King, John Mayer, Eric Clapton. Use over any major chord, major key progression, or dominant 7th chord. The safest and most universal soloing tool.
Notes: G#, A#, C, D#, F
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 5P, 6M
Degrees: 1 2 3 4 5
Formula: W-W-WH-W-WH
Number of notes: 5
Tuning: Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
Also known as: pentatonic
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- G# Major Pentatonic in Standard Tuning
- G# Major Pentatonic in Drop D
- G# Major Pentatonic in DADGAD
- G# Major Pentatonic in Open G
- G# Major Pentatonic in Baritone (B Standard)
- G# Major Pentatonic in 7-string
- G# Major Pentatonic in 8-string
- G# Major Pentatonic in Drop C
- G# Major Pentatonic in Drop B
- G# Major Pentatonic in Open D
- G# Major Pentatonic in Open E
- G# Major Pentatonic in Open A
- G# Major Pentatonic in Double Drop D
- G# Major Pentatonic in Open C