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
A#
♭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, A#, 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.