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