G♯ Minor pentatonic Scale

The notes of the G♯ Minor pentatonic scale, on a piano and by degree — G♯, B, C♯, D♯, F♯.

G♯1
B♭3
C♯4
D♯5
F♯♭7

Formula: 1–♭3–4–5–♭7

About this scale

The G♯ minor pentatonic scale has just five notes: G♯, B, C♯, D♯, F♯. 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 G♯ 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 G sharp Minor pentatonic minor pentatonic scale?

The G♯ minor pentatonic scale is G♯, B, C♯, D♯, F♯ (five notes). Its formula is 1–♭3–4–5–♭7.

What is G♯ minor pentatonic used for?

It is the go-to scale for soloing in rock, blues and pop over a G♯ minor or G♯7 chord.

Practice it in time & in tune

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