This guitar scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, positions for the A Minor Pentatonic scale. For an in-depth lesson on the minor pentatonic scale, see Minor Pentatonic Scale Positions.
Notes of A Minor Pentatonic Scale
The E Minor Pentatonic Scale all natural notes with no sharps or flats.
A – C – D – E – G
Scale Formula
| Intervals | Root | Minor 3rd | Perfect 4th | Perfect 5th | Minor 7th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | A | C | D | E | G |
Scale Positions
The diagrams below outline the 5 CAGED positions for the A Minor Pentatonic scale.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Parent and Relative Scale
Relative Major Pentatonic of A Minor Pentatonic: C Major Pentatonic | C – D – E – G – A
Parent Minor Scale of A Minor Pentatonic: A Minor Scale | A – B – C – D – E – F – G
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