G major pentatonic chords

All guitar chords for the G major pentatonic scale

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G major pentatonic scale

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G major pentatonic scale — chords and intervals

The G major pentatonic scale is a universal five-note scale found in almost every musical culture. On guitar, it contains the notes G, A, B, D, E. It is extremely consonant and easy to listen to, making it the perfect choice for melodies in country, pop, and blues. Its open sound ensures that almost any note played will sound correct over major harmonies. The diatonic chords of G major pentatonic are G minor, A sus4, B sus4, D major, E sus4.

The G major pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 5 6.

Intervals: W-W-3H-W-3H.

Diatonic chords: G minor, A sus4, B sus4, D major, E sus4.

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