Major Pentatonic Scale

The major pentatonic scale uses only five notes (scale degrees 1-2-3-5-6), omitting the 4th and 7th. Its lack of half-steps makes it universally pleasing — heard in folk music from China to Scotland to American country.

How to Use This Reference

Download our free printable staff paper from the recommended templates below and write out the major pentatonic scale yourself. Writing scales by hand reinforces the pattern in your muscle memory faster than any app.