G shape
Ab Minor Pentatonic aligns with the B major pentatonic A box; Ab remains the minor root.
G shape tab (1-5) e |----2-----4---| B |----2-----4---| G |-1--------4---| D |-1--------4---| A |----2-----4---| E |----2-----4---|
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Ab Minor Pentatonic Scale
Learn the Ab Minor Pentatonic scale on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
1Abb3Cb4Db5Ebb7Gb
Full fretboard map
Every Ab Minor Pentatonic Scale note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Five Ab Minor Pentatonic positions
These static CAGED boxes show the same scale in practical four- to five-fret areas before you explore the full neck.
E shape
Ab Minor Pentatonic aligns with the B major pentatonic G box; Ab remains the minor root.
E shape tab (4-8) e |-4--------7---| B |-4--------7---| G |-4-----6------| D |-4-----6------| A |-4-----6------| E |-4--------7---|
D shape
Ab Minor Pentatonic aligns with the B major pentatonic E box; Ab remains the minor root.
D shape tab (6-10) e |----7-----9---| B |----7-----9---| G |-6-----8------| D |-6--------9---| A |-6--------9---| E |----7-----9---|
C shape
Ab Minor Pentatonic aligns with the B major pentatonic D box; Ab remains the minor root.
C shape tab (8-12) e |----9----11---| B |----9-------12| G |-8-------11---| D |----9----11---| A |----9----11---| E |----9----11---|
A shape
Ab Minor Pentatonic aligns with the B major pentatonic C box; Ab remains the minor root.
A shape tab (11-15) e |11-------14---| B |---12----14---| G |11----13------| D |11----13------| A |11-------14---| E |11-------14---|