Root & scale

G# flat three pentatonic

G♯

I

A♯

II

B

bIII

D♯

V

E♯

VI

Fretboard positions

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E4
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
B3
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
G3
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
D3
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
A2
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
E2
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
E♯
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
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Listen to the G# flat three pentatonic scale

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How to use the G# flat three pentatonic scale

The Flat Three Pentatonic scale is a five-note scale that includes a flattened third, creating a distinctive and expressive sound often used in blues and rock.

tip
  • The Flat Three Pentatonic scale is derived from the minor pentatonic but emphasizes the minor 3rd, giving it a more melancholic feel. It’s perfect for blues and jazz contexts.
  • Use the Flat Three Pentatonic scale to add a darker, more emotional character to your improvisations, especially over minor chords.
  • Focus on bending the minor 3rd (bIII) and resolving it back to the root to add bluesy tension in your solos.
  • This scale works well when combined with the natural minor or minor pentatonic scale for richer harmonic possibilities.
  • Incorporate the Flat Three Pentatonic scale in slower, expressive pieces where you can fully exploit its emotional depth and simplicity.