Root & scale

Gb minor #7M pentatonic

G♭

I

B𝄫

bIII

C♭

IV

D♭

V

F

VII

Fretboard positions

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E4
F
G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
C♭
C
D♭
D
E♭
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G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
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A♭
B𝄫
B♭
C♭
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G♭
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A♭
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B♭
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A♭
B𝄫
B♭
C♭
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D♭
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E♭
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G♭
G
A♭
B𝄫
B♭
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Listen to the Gb minor #7M pentatonic scale

bpm: 120
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How to use the Gb minor #7M pentatonic scale

The Minor #7M Pentatonic scale is a five-note scale that includes a major seventh, providing a unique and versatile sound used in various musical genres.

tip
  • The Minor #7M Pentatonic scale is an uncommon but interesting variation, featuring a major 7th (VII) alongside minor intervals. Use it to create tension-filled solos in jazz and fusion.
  • Explore this scale over minor chords to emphasize the major 7th (VII), which provides a bright but unresolved sound, perfect for jazz improvisation.
  • Incorporate the Minor #7M Pentatonic scale in fusion and experimental genres to break away from traditional minor or major sounds.
  • Practice transitioning between the natural minor and the minor #7M pentatonic to add complexity to your solos while retaining a minor tonality.
  • Use this scale in modal jazz or progressive rock to introduce unexpected harmonic tension, focusing on the contrast between the minor 3rd (bIII) and major 7th (VII).