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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♭
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E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
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B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
A
B♭
B
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
A♭
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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
bpm: 120
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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.