C minor pentatonic scale (guitar)
The C minor pentatonic scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areC – E♭ – F – G – B♭ — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the C minor pentatonic scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (C); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the C minor pentatonic sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every C minor pentatonic note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
- Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in C, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the C minor pentatonic scale
The C minor pentatonic scale is the five-note scale at the heart of rock, blues and pop guitar solos. Its notes are C – E♭ – F – G – B♭.
C minor pentatonic scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C minor pentatonic scale?
The C minor pentatonic scale contains the notes C – E♭ – F – G – B♭.
What is the C minor pentatonic scale used for?
It is the five-note scale at the heart of rock, blues and pop guitar solos.
Is the C minor pentatonic scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.