This guitar scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, and positions for the B Minor Pentatonic scale. For an in-depth lesson on the minor pentatonic scale, see Minor Pentatonic Scale Positions.
Notes of B Minor Pentatonic Scale
The B Minor Pentatonic Scale contains four natural notes and one flat.
B – D – E – F# – A
Scale Formula
| Intervals | Root | Minor 3rd | Perfect 4th | Perfect 5th | Minor 7th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | B | D | E | F# | A |
Scale Positions
The diagrams below outline the 5 CAGED positions for the B Minor Pentatonic scale.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Relative and Parent Scales
Relative Major of B Minor Pentatonic: D Major Pentatonic | D – E – F# – A – B
Parent Minor of B Minor Pentatonic: B Minor Scale | B – C# – D – E – F# – G – A
