G shape
G Minor Pentatonic aligns with the A# major pentatonic A box; G remains the minor root.
G shape tab (0-4) e |----1-----3---| B |----1-----3---| G |-0--------3---| D |-0--------3---| A |----1-----3---| E |----1-----3---|
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G Minor Pentatonic Scale
Learn the G Minor Pentatonic scale on guitar. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
1Gb3Bb4C5Db7F
Full fretboard map
Every G Minor Pentatonic Scale note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
CAGED
Five G 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
G Minor Pentatonic aligns with the A# major pentatonic G box; G remains the minor root.
E shape tab (3-7) e |-3--------6---| B |-3--------6---| G |-3-----5------| D |-3-----5------| A |-3-----5------| E |-3--------6---|
D shape
G Minor Pentatonic aligns with the A# major pentatonic E box; G remains the minor root.
D shape tab (5-9) e |----6-----8---| B |----6-----8---| G |-5-----7------| D |-5--------8---| A |-5--------8---| E |----6-----8---|
C shape
G Minor Pentatonic aligns with the A# major pentatonic D box; G remains the minor root.
C shape tab (7-11) e |----8----10---| B |----8-------11| G |-7-------10---| D |----8----10---| A |----8----10---| E |----8----10---|
A shape
G Minor Pentatonic aligns with the A# major pentatonic C box; G remains the minor root.
A shape tab (10-14) e |10-------13---| B |---11----13---| G |10----12------| D |10----12------| A |10-------13---| E |10-------13---|