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E Minor Pentatonic Scale

The E minor pentatonic scale is the single most important scale for rock and blues guitar. Its five notes in open position are the first thing most guitarists learn for improvisation and soloing.

Formula

1 ♭3 4 5 ♭7

Notes

EGABD
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