G shape
F Minor Pentatonic inherits the G window from G# Major Pentatonic while F remains the displayed root.
G shape tab (1-5) e |-1--------4---| B |-1--------4---| G |-1-----3------| D |-1-----3------| A |-1-----3------| E |-1--------4---|
Guitar scale companion
F Minor Pentatonic Scale
Learn the F Minor Pentatonic scale on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
1Fb3Ab4Bb5Cb7Eb
Full fretboard map
Every F Minor Pentatonic Scale note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Five F Minor Pentatonic positions
These CAGED-family boxes show the same scale in complete practical areas before you explore the full neck.
E shape
F Minor Pentatonic inherits the E window from G# Major Pentatonic while F remains the displayed root.
E shape tab (3-7) e |----4-----6---| B |----4-----6---| G |-3-----5------| D |-3--------6---| A |-3--------6---| E |----4-----6---|
D shape
F Minor Pentatonic inherits the D window from G# Major Pentatonic while F remains the displayed root.
D shape tab (5-9) e |----6-----8---| B |----6--------9| G |-5--------8---| D |----6-----8---| A |----6-----8---| E |----6-----8---|
C shape
F Minor Pentatonic inherits the C window from G# Major Pentatonic while F remains the displayed root.
C shape tab (8-12) e |-8-------11---| B |----9----11---| G |-8----10------| D |-8----10------| A |-8-------11---| E |-8-------11---|
A shape
F Minor Pentatonic inherits the A window from G# Major Pentatonic while F remains the displayed root.
A shape tab (10-14) e |---11----13---| B |---11----13---| G |10-------13---| D |10-------13---| A |---11----13---| E |---11----13---|