C# Minor Pentatonic scale
The most-used scale in rock, blues, and pop guitar.
5 notes · Standard tuning
Root (C#)
Scale tone
Notes & intervals
C#
R
E
♭3
F#
4
G#
5
B
♭7
Neck positions (box diagrams)
Explore all 5 positions of the C# Minor Pentatonic scale across the neck.
Minor Pentatonic in other keys
About the C# Minor Pentatonic scale
The C# Minor Pentatonic scale contains the notes C#, E, F#, G#, B. It is a 5-note scale with intervals: R – ♭3 – 4 – 5 – ♭7. The diagram above shows all positions of the C# Minor Pentatonic scale across a standard-tuned guitar neck. Filled blue dots are root notes (C#); outlined dots are other scale tones.