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