C# Major Pentatonic Scale on Guitar
The C# Major Pentatonic Scale has the notes C# – D# – E# – G# – A#. Major Pentatonic is a bright five-note scale used in country, rock and pop. Open, sweet and country-flavoured with no tense half steps.
C# Major Pentatonic Scale notes
| Degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | C# | D# | E# | G# | A# |
Its relative minor pentatonic is A# minor pentatonic: the same five notes, starting from A#.
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 3–7)
Position 3 (frets 5–9)
Position 4 (frets 8–12)
Position 5 (frets 10–14)
How to use the C# 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.
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FAQ
What are the notes of the C# Major Pentatonic Scale?
The C# Major Pentatonic Scale contains C#, D#, E#, G#, A#.
What is the C# 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: C#, D#, E#, G#, A#, then the root C# again an octave higher.
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