D shape
This box pattern is based on the D chord shape position.
D shape tab (0-4) e |-0-----2------| B |-0--------3---| G |-------2------| D |-0-----2------| A |-0-----2------| E |-0-----2------|
Guitar scale companion
Learn the D Major Pentatonic scale on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
Every D Major Pentatonic Scale note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
These static CAGED boxes show the same scale in practical four- to five-fret areas before you explore the full neck.
This box pattern is based on the D chord shape position.
D shape tab (0-4) e |-0-----2------| B |-0--------3---| G |-------2------| D |-0-----2------| A |-0-----2------| E |-0-----2------|
This box pattern is based on the C chord shape position.
C shape tab (2-6) e |-2--------5---| B |----3-----5---| G |-2-----4------| D |-2-----4------| A |-2--------5---| E |-2--------5---|
This box pattern is based on the A chord shape position.
A shape tab (4-8) e |----5-----7---| B |----5-----7---| G |-4--------7---| D |-4--------7---| A |----5-----7---| E |----5-----7---|
This box pattern is based on the G chord shape position.
G shape tab (7-11) e |-7-------10---| B |-7-------10---| G |-7-----9------| D |-7-----9------| A |-7-----9------| E |-7-------10---|
This box pattern is based on the E chord shape position.
E shape tab (9-13) e |---10----12---| B |---10----12---| G |-9----11------| D |-9-------12---| A |-9-------12---| E |---10----12---|