Scales Help

[kevina]

Hey Guys

I am working on learning scales and starting off with the Minor Pentatonic. I have done a bit of research on the web last night and know that there are 5 shapes A, D, C, G, E and that you determine the Key you are in with the root note.

Just a quick question to make sure I am getting this correct, is the below correct with regards to the Minor Pentatonic Scale

If I play the E Shape on the following frets, are the Keys correct?

1st Fret – Fm
3rd Gm
7th Bm
10th Dm
12th Em

Cheers

[pwfirst]

without having my scale book here That sounds correct. When I play lead on a song I usually play the first chord of the song using a Barre chord E form and that where I start from.
The Pentatonic is the one I use most. It can be used in both major and minor scales. I am not an accopmlished lead player.

[gasman]

Apr 8, 2010 3:21:05 GMT -5 kevina said:

If I play the E Shape on the following frets, are the Keys correct?

1st Fret – Fm
3rd Gm
7th Bm
10th Dm
12th Em

Cheers

Yep, you're right! Don't forget: Am at the 5th fret and Cm at the 8th fret.

[kevina]

Cheers guys