B Minor pentatonic Scale
The notes of the B Minor pentatonic scale, on a piano and by degree — B, D, E, F♯, A.
About this scale
The B minor pentatonic scale has just five notes: B, D, E, F♯, A. It is the backbone of rock, blues and pop lead playing — the lowered third and seventh give it its edge, and dropping the second and sixth of the full minor scale makes every note sound good over a B minor chord.
Map it across the neck on the guitar fretboard, hear it on the scale finder, or add the ♭5 blue note to turn it into the blues scale.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the B Minor pentatonic minor pentatonic scale?
The B minor pentatonic scale is B, D, E, F♯, A (five notes). Its formula is 1–♭3–4–5–♭7.
What is B minor pentatonic used for?
It is the go-to scale for soloing in rock, blues and pop over a B minor or B7 chord.
Practice it in time & in tune
Run your scales with the free online metronome and tuner — or take the Tuner app with you on iOS.