E minor six pentatonic chords
All ukulele chords for the E minor six pentatonic scale
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E minor six pentatonic scale
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E minor six pentatonic scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The E minor six pentatonic scale is a variation of the minor pentatonic that introduces a major sixth, giving it a Dorian flavor. On ukulele, the notes are E, G, A, B, C#. It is more sophisticated and soulful than the standard minor pentatonic and is frequently used in jazz and fusion to outline minor chords with a brighter edge. The diatonic chords of E minor six pentatonic are C# minor augmented, E minor, A unknown, E suspended fourth, G unknown. Commonly used in Jazz, Fusion, Neo-Soul, R&B. Notable players include Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Erykah Badu. Use over m6, m7, mMaj7 chords. Adds a jazz sophistication to minor chord soloing without fully committing to a 7-note scale.
The E minor six pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭3 4 5 6.
Intervals: 3H-W-W-W-3H.
Diatonic chords: C# minor augmented, E minor, A unknown, E suspended fourth, G unknown.
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minor six pentatonic is the Dorian-flavored pentatonic subset. View E Dorian scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over m6, m7, mMaj7 chords. Adds a jazz sophistication to minor chord soloing without fully committing to a 7-note scale.