B Minor Pentatonic
B · D · E · F♯ · A
Five notes — root, minor third, fourth, fifth, and flat seventh — and probably the single most-played scale in rock history. B Minor Pentatonic is easy to finger, sits under the hand in five movable shapes, and sounds good over almost any minor or blues progression. If you learn one scale for lead guitar, learn this one.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where B Minor Pentatonic has been identified to match well with the track.
Summer Seductive Funk Groove Backing Track in B minor | SZBT 1128
The B minor pentatonic scale is a great starting point for beginners, providing a foundation for funk soloing with accessible scale positions on the neck.
Parisian Emotional Bluesy Ballad Backing Track in B minor | SZBT 1129
A fundamental scale that suits the bluesy nature of this track, allowing for expressive bends and phrasing.
Losing Control Guitar Backing Track Jam in B minor
The B minor pentatonic scale is accessible for beginners, providing essential notes that harmonize well over the entire chord progression.
Fusion Backing Track in Bm - 95bpm
This scale is fundamental and will naturally fit over most of the chords in this progression, particularly the B minor passages.
Neo Soul RnB Guitar Backing Track in Bm – Chill Groove 90BPM
The B minor pentatonic scale is perfect for soulful licks, offering five notes that sound great over most chord changes in this track.
Dark Melodic Rock Jam | Guitar Backing Track (B Minor)
Utilize this scale for simple yet effective rock solos, focusing on bluesy bends and expressive phrasing.
Jazz Soul Guitar Backing Track in Bm - Latin Feel Grooves
This scale is accessible for beginners and fits perfectly over the Bm and Bm7 chord, providing a bluesy feel.
Steely Dan Style Guitar Backing Track Jam in D major
Use over the B minor and Bm7 chords to create a bluesy flavor that contrasts the major tonality.
Sad Slow Blues Guitar Backing Track in B Minor (Bm7) l BT569
A fundamental scale for blues; it gives the quintessential blues sound that fits perfectly with the minor vibe of the track.
Midnight Love Blues Guitar Backing Track in B Major l BT 571
Adds an emotional, soulful touch to your licks and phrases, particularly effective over minor-sounding sections.