A Major Pentatonic Scale
4-string bass · 5 notes · 5 notes · major family
Notes
A
B
C♯
E
F♯
Solfège : La – Si – Do♯ – Mi – Fa♯
Interval Structure
A
T
B
T
C♯
T+½T
E
T
F♯
→
A+oct.
T+½T
About this scale
The major pentatonic is the bright version of the pentatonic. Its 5 notes flow effortlessly over most major progressions. Prevalent in country, pop, and rock, it is the go-to tool for crafting singable bass lines without hitting a wrong note.
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