E𝄫 Pentatonic Major
Five notes of the major scale that work universally — 1 2 3 5 6. The default scale of folk traditions worldwide.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
What notes are in the E𝄫 Pentatonic Major scale?
The E𝄫 Pentatonic Major scale uses the notes E𝄫, F♭, G♭, B𝄫, C♭ (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 E𝄫 to get the E𝄫 Pentatonic Major scale.
What chords work over E𝄫 Pentatonic Major?
Major pentatonic works over major triads, maj7, and the I / IV / V of any major-key blues. Universal.
How do I finger E𝄫 Pentatonic Major on Alto?
Singing scales (solfège) trains pitch accuracy + interval recognition. Use moveable Do (Do = tonic) so any scale starts on Do. The major scale solfège (Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do) is the universal pattern.
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.