Notes in the F Major Pentatonic scale
| Degree | Note |
|---|---|
| 1 | F |
| 2 | G |
| 3 | A |
| 5 | C |
| 6 | D |
Each note uses a different letter name, so the spelling follows the scale rather than the keyboard: F G A C D.
F Major Pentatonic scale formula
The pattern of steps from one note to the next is W – W – W+H – W – W+H (W = whole step, H = half step, W+H = a step of three semitones). Compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 3 5 6.
Related scales
- Minor pentatonic (same root): F Minor Pentatonic
How to practise the F Major Pentatonic scale
Start with the box pattern on guitar or the simple finger patterns on piano. With only five notes and no half steps, almost anything you play will sound good over the matching chords.
Frequently asked questions
What are the notes in the F Major Pentatonic scale?
The notes of the F Major Pentatonic scale are F G A C D.
What is the formula for the F Major Pentatonic scale?
The pattern of whole and half steps is W – W – W+H – W – W+H (W = whole step, H = half step). In scale degrees: 1 2 3 5 6.
More F scales
F Major, F Natural Minor, F Harmonic Minor, F Melodic Minor, F Dorian, F Phrygian, F Lydian, F Mixolydian, F Locrian, F Minor Pentatonic, F Blues, F Lydian Dominant, F Whole Tone, F Dorian ♭2, F Lydian Augmented, F Mixolydian ♭6, F Locrian ♯2, F Phrygian Dominant, F Hungarian Minor, F Double Harmonic, F Diminished (W–H), F Diminished (H–W), F Bebop Dominant, F Bebop Major
Explore the full scales library, find a scale from notes with the scale finder, or see every chord in every key in the chord chart.