C Form Major Pentatonic Scale

Here is the C Major form pentatonic scale.  The C major chord form highlighted in red.

Play it like this to start out:

*Root notes highlighted in blue.

Remember to:

• Practice the scale exactly as written above!
• Know where the chord form notes are. These are the “safe” notes and will help you play into the sound of the chord.
• Pay close attention to the fingerings!  This is crucial to your success in using the scale to improvise.
• Play SLOW and ACCURATELY!!! Going too fast and making mistakes will only delay your progress!
• Practice it till you know it like the back of your hand.
• Always try recognize riffs and solo’s you may know that are using this shape.  This will give you a jump start on how to make it sound good.

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