G Minor Pentatonic scale on guitar
blues · dark · expressive
About the Minor Pentatonic scale
The five notes every guitar solo is built on. Dark, expressive, indestructible — it works over almost anything minor (and plenty that isn't).
When to use it: First choice for rock, blues and minor jams.
Watch out: Over jazzy changes it can ignore the harmony — target chord tones instead.
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Diatonic chords — tap any of them
These chords are built using only the notes of this scale — one on each degree. That's why they all sound "at home" together: they're the harmonic family of G Minor Pentatonic.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the G Minor Pentatonic scale?
The G Minor Pentatonic scale contains the notes G, A#, C, D, F. On this page you can see them highlighted on the instrument and hear how the scale sounds.
What does the Minor Pentatonic scale sound like?
Every scale has its own color. Minor Pentatonic is best experienced by ear — press play above to hear G Minor Pentatonic and watch each note light up.
Which chords can I build from G Minor Pentatonic?
The diatonic chords of G Minor Pentatonic include Gq, Cq, Dq. They all share the scale's notes, which is why they sound at home together.