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