A
Major Pentatonic Scale
Scale Notes
A1+0 semitones
B2+2 semitones
C#3+4 semitones
E4+7 semitones
F#5+9 semitones
Scale Information
| Root Note | A | Scale Type | Major Pentatonic Scale |
| Category | Pentatonic | Number of Notes | 5 |
Interval Pattern
Semitones: 0 - 2 - 4 - 7 - 9
Pattern repeats every octave (12 semitones)
A0
A#1
B2
C3
C#4
D5
D#6
E7
F8
F#9
G10
G#11
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Understanding the Pattern: The numbers above show the interval distances between scale notes in semitones (half-steps). The highlighted notes like this are the notes that belong to this scale. This pattern can be moved to any starting note to create the same scale in different keys - that's how scales work across all 12 keys!
Scale Overview
Description
5-note scale derived from the major scale, very consonant
Musical Context
This pentatonic scale contains 5 notes and is commonly used in Classical and Guitar music. This scale requires some musical experience to master effectively.
Characteristics
SimpleConsonantFolk-likeUniversal
Practice Guide
Key Signature
3 sharps (F#, C#, G#)
A - B - C# - E - F#
Difficulty Level
IntermediateCircle of Fifths
Common in classical music, natural for violin and guitar
Common Genres
ClassicalGuitarViolinChamber music
Common Uses
Folk music
Country
Rock solos
World music
Practice Tips
- • Practice ascending and descending patterns
- • Try different rhythmic variations
- • Experiment with skipping notes (thirds, fourths)
- • Use as a basis for improvisation