This guitar scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, and positions for the A Flat Major Pentatonic scale. For an in-depth lesson on the major pentatonic scale, see Major Pentatonic Scale Positions.
Notes of A Flat Major Pentatonic Scale
The A♭ Major Pentatonic Scale contains three natural notes and two sharps.
A♭ – B♭ – C – E♭ – F
Scale Formula
| Intervals | Root | Major 2nd | Major 3rd | Perfect 5th | Major 6th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | A♭ | B♭ | C | E♭ | F |
Scale Positions
The diagrams below outline the 5 CAGED positions for the A♭ Major Pentatonic scale.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Parent and Relative Scales
Relative Minor of A♭ Major Pentatonic: F Minor Pentatonic | F – A♭ – B♭ – C – E♭
Parent Major of A♭ Major Pentatonic: A♭ Major Scale | A♭ – B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G
