C Major Pentatonic
C Major Pentatonic
Major pentatonic
Beginner
Root: C
5 notes
Major pentatonic - 5 notes, easy to play and sounds good everywhere
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
C
RootD
Major 2ndE
Major 3rdG
Perfect 5thA
Major 6thInterval Details
C
Root
D
Major 2nd
E
Major 3rd
G
Perfect 5th
A
Major 6th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3M - 5P - 6M
Sound Character
Timbre
Simple, harmonious
Emotion
Easy listening, free-spirited
Suitable Genres
Blues, Rock, Folk, Asian music
Practice Tips
Perfect for beginners learning to solo. No 'wrong' notes when playing over major chords.
Common Music Genres
Blues
Rock
Country
Pop
Tags
pentatonic
major
solo
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
C
Scale Type
major pentatonic
Note Count
5
Accidentals
None
Difficulty
Beginner