E shape
F Minor Pentatonic aligns with the G# major pentatonic G box; F remains the minor root.
E shape tab (1-5) e |-1--------4---| B |-1--------4---| G |-1-----3------| D |-1-----3------| A |-1-----3------| E |-1--------4---|
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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 static CAGED boxes show the same scale in practical four- to five-fret areas before you explore the full neck.
D shape
F Minor Pentatonic aligns with the G# major pentatonic E box; F remains the minor root.
D shape tab (3-7) e |----4-----6---| B |----4-----6---| G |-3-----5------| D |-3--------6---| A |-3--------6---| E |----4-----6---|
C shape
F Minor Pentatonic aligns with the G# major pentatonic D box; F remains the minor root.
C shape tab (5-9) e |----6-----8---| B |----6--------9| G |-5--------8---| D |----6-----8---| A |----6-----8---| E |----6-----8---|
A shape
F Minor Pentatonic aligns with the G# major pentatonic C box; F remains the minor root.
A shape tab (8-12) e |-8-------11---| B |----9----11---| G |-8----10------| D |-8----10------| A |-8-------11---| E |-8-------11---|
G shape
F Minor Pentatonic aligns with the G# major pentatonic A box; F remains the minor root.
G shape tab (10-14) e |---11----13---| B |---11----13---| G |10-------13---| D |10-------13---| A |---11----13---| E |---11----13---|