E minor pentatonic scale (guitar)
The E minor pentatonic scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areE – G – A – B – D — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the E minor pentatonic scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (E); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the E minor pentatonic sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every E 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 E, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the E minor pentatonic scale
The E minor pentatonic scale is the five-note scale at the heart of rock, blues and pop guitar solos. Its notes are E – G – A – B – D.
E minor pentatonic scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E minor pentatonic scale?
The E minor pentatonic scale contains the notes E – G – A – B – D.
What is the E minor pentatonic scale used for?
It is the five-note scale at the heart of rock, blues and pop guitar solos.
Is the E minor pentatonic scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.