Root & scale

G minor six pentatonic

G

I

B♭

bIII

C

IV

D

V

E

VI

Fretboard positions

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E4
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
B3
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
G3
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
D3
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
A2
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
E2
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
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Listen to the G minor six pentatonic scale

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How to use the G minor six pentatonic scale

The Minor Six Pentatonic scale is a five-note scale that adds a major sixth to the minor pentatonic scale, creating a unique and versatile sound.

tip
  • The Minor Six Pentatonic scale adds a major 6th (VI) to the typical minor pentatonic formula, giving it a unique twist and a slightly more melodic, less bluesy sound.
  • Use the Minor Six Pentatonic scale for soloing over minor chords, especially when you want a softer, jazzier sound that still retains the minor feel.
  • Focus on the major 6th (VI) when improvising with the Minor Six Pentatonic scale to add a smooth, unexpected melodic leap to your solos.
  • Combine the Minor Six Pentatonic scale with the natural minor scale to create richer harmonic lines without losing the core pentatonic simplicity.
  • Practice using this scale in jazz or fusion settings, where its unique intervals can add sophistication and color to your melodies and solos.