C Major Pentatonic Scale
C Major Pentatonic
scaleAt a Glance
- Formula:
- C major-pentatonic
| Notes | C | D | E | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Labels | R | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Steps | W | W | A2 | W | A2 |
Piano
Fretboard
What It Is
The major scale with the 4th and 7th degrees removed, leaving five notes with no half steps between them. Notes: C, D, E, G, A.
How It Functions
Every note fits over a major-key backing with almost no risk of dissonant clashes.
Mood & Character
Cheerful and open - so consonant it's nearly impossible to play a 'wrong' note, a hallmark of easygoing folk and country melody.
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