![]() ![]() For example, if you move the entire scale shape up a whole step (2 frets) you are playing in the key of A, so now you’re playing A major pentatonic. In the examples below all the scale shapes are in the key of G, so all the root notes are G notes.Įach shape is moveable so you can play these shapes in every key. The root note of each shape determines the name of the scale. In the scale diagrams below the red dots indicate the root notes and the green dots indicate the remainder chord tones. If you want to know more about the CAGED system check out: What is The CAGED System? (The Keys to The Fretboard) The names refer to the chord shape (made up of the red and green dots) that is surrounded by the scale shape. Note: The name of the shapes have nothing to do with the key of the scale. That’s the whole purpose, eventually you want to have the freedom to be able to improvise around the entire fretboard.Įach shape has it’s own shape-name C, A, G, E and D, derived from the C-A-G-E-D system. The 5 shapes shown below are all the same scale (G major pentatonic scale) just played in different positions, so you can learn the scale all over the neck. ![]() Looking at it from the major scale, if you leave out the 4th and the 7th note of the major scale you’ll also end up with the major pentatonic. The shapes of the major pentatonic scale are exactly the same as those of the minor pentatonic scale, except the root note is located else where. It creates a more happy and uplifting sound. The major pentatonic scale is mostly used in country, folk country rock, blues and jazz. ![]()
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