F# Major Pentatonic Guitar Scale — Open G
Guitar scale in Open G tuning — fretboard diagram
F# Major Pentatonic in Open G — Notes and Intervals
The F# Major Pentatonic scale is a universal five-note scale found in almost every musical culture. On Guitar, it contains the notes F#, G#, A#, C#, D#. 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: F#, G#, A#, C#, D#
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 5P, 6M
Degrees: 1 2 3 4 5
Formula: W-W-WH-W-WH
Number of notes: 5
Tuning: Open G (D-G-D-G-B-D)
Also known as: pentatonic
About Open G Tuning
Open G tuning (D-G-D-G-B-D) produces a G major chord when strummed open, making it the definitive tuning for slide guitar and delta blues. The tuning's natural consonance means that barring across any fret gives you a major chord, which is why it's been the backbone of blues and roots music for over a century.
From Robert Johnson to Keith Richards, Open G has shaped some of the most iconic music ever recorded. Keith Richards famously removes the low 6th string entirely in this tuning, creating his signature five-string sound on songs like 'Start Me Up' and 'Brown Sugar'. For slide players, Open G is essential — it allows clean, singing slide lines across all strings with minimal effort.
Notable artists: Keith Richards, Robert Johnson, Ry Cooder, Joni Mitchell, The Black Crowes
Best for: Slide guitar, delta blues, Keith Richards-style rock riffs, and open-string fingerpicking
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- F# Major Pentatonic in Standard Tuning
- F# Major Pentatonic in Drop D
- F# Major Pentatonic in DADGAD
- F# Major Pentatonic in Baritone (B Standard)
- F# Major Pentatonic in 7-string
- F# Major Pentatonic in 8-string
- F# Major Pentatonic in Drop C
- F# Major Pentatonic in Drop B
- F# Major Pentatonic in Open D
- F# Major Pentatonic in Half Step Down
- F# Major Pentatonic in Open E
- F# Major Pentatonic in Open A
- F# Major Pentatonic in Double Drop D
- F# Major Pentatonic in Open C