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