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