Bb Major Pentatonic Scale on Guitar
The Bb Major Pentatonic Scale has the notes Bb – C – D – F – G. Major Pentatonic is a bright five-note scale used in country, rock and pop. Open, sweet and country-flavoured with no tense half steps.
Bb Major Pentatonic Scale notes
| Degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Bb | C | D | F | G |
Its relative minor pentatonic is G minor pentatonic: the same five notes, starting from G.
Fretboard diagram (frets 0 to 12)
5 positions across the neck
Learn the scale one box at a time and then link neighbouring boxes. Each diagram covers a five-fret window.
Position 1 (frets 0–4)
Position 2 (frets 2–6)
Position 3 (frets 5–9)
Position 4 (frets 7–11)
Position 5 (frets 9–13)
How to use the Bb Major Pentatonic Scale
Country, southern rock, pop and blues-rock solos; works over major chords.
Practice tip. Emphasise the 3rd to bring out the major sound, and bend into the notes for a vocal quality.
More Major Pentatonic scales and related scales
FAQ
What are the notes of the Bb Major Pentatonic Scale?
The Bb Major Pentatonic Scale contains Bb, C, D, F, G.
What is the Bb Major Pentatonic Scale used for?
Major Pentatonic is a bright five-note scale used in country, rock and pop. Use it over major chords in country, pop and rock.
How many notes are in the Major Pentatonic scale?
5 notes: Bb, C, D, F, G, then the root Bb again an octave higher.
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