This guitar scale reference contains the notes, formula, structure, positions for the C Major Pentatonic scale. For an in-depth lesson on the major pentatonic scale, see Major Pentatonic Scale.
Notes of C Major Pentatonic Scale
The C Major Pentatonic Scale all natural notes with no sharps or flats.
C – D – E – G – A
Scale Formula
| Intervals | Root | Major 2nd | Major 3rd | Perfect 5th | Major 6th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notes | C | D | E | G | A |
Scale Positions
The diagrams below outline the 5 CAGED positions for the C Major Pentatonic scale.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Parent and Relative Scale
Relative Minor Pentatonic of C Major Pentatonic: A Minor Pentatonic | A – C – D – E – G
Parent Major Scale of C Major Pentatonic: C Major Scale | C – D – E – F – G – A – B
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