B Pentatonic Major
Five notes of the major scale that work universally — 1 2 3 5 6. The default scale of folk traditions worldwide.
Playback sounds a major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the B Pentatonic Major scale?
The B Pentatonic Major scale uses the notes B, C♯, D♯, F♯, G♯ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Pentatonic Major scale formula?
The Pentatonic Major scale follows the interval pattern W W W+H W W+H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on B to get the B Pentatonic Major scale.
What chords work over B Pentatonic Major?
Major pentatonic works over major triads, maj7, and the I / IV / V of any major-key blues. Universal.
How do I finger B Pentatonic Major on Soprano Saxophone?
On saxophone, scales train fingering + the altissimo register. Practice the entire range — low Bb through high F (or higher with altissimo fingerings) — at each scale.
When would I use the Pentatonic Major scale?
Five notes of the major scale that work universally — 1 2 3 5 6. The default scale of folk traditions worldwide.