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