What is the Pentatonic Scale? - Music Theory

We explore the Pentatonic scale. As the title suggests the scale comprises 5 notes instead of the 7 notes that make up the major scale and the minor scale. This music theory lesson looks at the different ways of calculating the notes needed in a pentatonic scale then considers the makeup of the major pentatonic and the minor pentatonic scale. Included in the video are ideas for composing and improvising using the pentatonic scale, making this video a great resource for performers and composers alike.

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🕘 Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction to what is the pentatonic scale?
0:14 - Heptatonic and pentatonic scales
1:28 - A famous melody using a pentatonic scale
2:28 - A little bit of history
4:18 - The major pentatonic scale
9:55 - Improvising with the pentatonic scale
11:34 - The minor pentatonic scale
13:16 - Relationships between major and minor scales
16:32 - Thoughts for guitarists
17:02 - Conclusion

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