E Major Pentatonic Scale
4-string bass · 5 notes · 5 notes · major family
Notes
E
F♯
G♯
B
C♯
Solfège : Mi – Fa♯ – Sol♯ – Si – Do♯
Interval Structure
E
T
F♯
T
G♯
T+½T
B
T
C♯
→
E+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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