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G♯ Minor Pentatonic

The G♯ minor pentatonic scale (G♯-B-C♯-D♯-F♯) is commonly used in rock and blues music. Built from the formula 1-♭3-4-5-♭7, it's derived from the G♯ natural minor scale. It shares a relative relationship with the B major pentatonic and can be enhanced with the ♭5 to create the G♯ blues scale.

Symbol
G♯m pent
Key
g sharp
Scale Type
minor pentatonic
Cardinality
pentatonic
Number of Notes
6
Notes
G♯, B, C♯, D♯, F♯, G♯
Intervals from Root
m3, P4, P5, m7

Scale Structure

The G♯ minor pentatonic follows the formula 1-♭3-4-5-♭7, creating smooth melodic lines ideal for improvisation over G♯m chords.

Applications in Rock and Blues

This scale works effectively over G♯m, G♯m7, and related minor chords, providing expressive capabilities for solos and melodic phrasing.

Relative Major Connection

Shares all notes with the B major pentatonic scale, allowing seamless transitions between major and minor feels.

Related Scales

Expand with the G♯ blues scale or full G♯ natural minor.

Songs in G♯ Minor Pentatonic

Popular songs that use the G♯ Minor Pentatonic scale.

Chords in G♯ Minor Pentatonic

Explore G♯ Minor Pentatonic scale piano chords.

C♯ Minor

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