Major pentatonic scale for guitar

A pentatonic scale is made up of five notes per octave (penta = five). The major pentatonic scale is similar to major diatonic scale, but without the fourth and the seventh note. Ex: C major pentatonic consists of C, D, E, G, and A.

Intervals: 1--1--1½--1--1½

Chord fit: Major triads, 6th, 7th, 9th, 13th, maj7, add9

Major pentatonic, 1. position

Major pentatonic scale

Major pentatonic, 2. position

Major pentatonic scale

Major pentatonic, 3. position

Major pentatonic scale

Major pentatonic, 4. position

Major pentatonic scale

Major pentatonic, 5. position

Major pentatonic scale