The Major Pentatonic is used in country or country blues. Basically, any chord progression that would use the Major Scale. Pentatonic scales have just 5 notes. There are five different major pentatonic scale patterns also known as boxes.

Major Pentatonic Scale Shapes
Major Pentatonic Scale Shapes
Major Pentatonic Scale Shapes
Major Pentatonic Scale Shapes
Major Pentatonic Scale Shapes

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Alternate Tunings

A Standard A D G C E A A# A# D# G# C# F A# A#maj7 A# F A# D A D Admiral C G D G B C Asus2

Finger Placement

When you first start out on guitar, you will need to know how to place your fretting fingers on the fretboard. Use your fingertips to press down on the strings.

B Major Pentatonic Scale

The notes of the B Major Pentatonic Scale are B, C#, D#, F#, and G#.  B Major Pentatonic Scale – All Across the Neck B Major Pentatonic Scale – Pattern