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