This guitar scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, and positions for the B Major Pentatonic scale. For an in-depth lesson on the major pentatonic scale, see Major Pentatonic Scale Positions.
Notes of B Major Pentatonic Scale
The B Major Pentatonic Scale contains one natural note and four 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
Relative and Parallel Scales
Relative Minor of B Major Pentatonic: G# Minor Pentatonic | G# – B – C# – D# – F#
Parallel Minor of B Major Pentatonic: B Minor Pentatonic | B – D – E – F# – A
