E Major Pentatonic
E · F♯ · G♯ · B · C♯
Five notes drawn from the E major scale, leaving out the two that cause trouble — the fourth and the seventh. With no semitones anywhere in it, E Major Pentatonic is famously forgiving: almost anything you play sounds consonant. It's the first scale most lead guitarists learn, and the backbone of country, folk, blues-rock, and countless pop solos.
Left-handed
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Play-alongs where E Major Pentatonic has been identified to match well with the track.
Blues Doctor Guitar Backing Track Jam in E minor
Provides a brighter, contrasting sound to the minor pentatonic, useful for experimenting with major tonalities.
Swingin' Groove Blues Guitar Backing Track in E Major (E7) l BT 564
The E major pentatonic scale provides an accessible starting point for creating melodic phrases with a bluesy feel.
Infectious Funk 12 Bar Guitar Backing Track Jam in E major
The E major pentatonic scale is simple yet effective, offering bright and soulful sounds that suit the major tonality.
Heavy LED Rock Guitar Backing Track Jam in E minor
The use of the major pentatonic can provide a brighter tonality and add contrast to the primarily minor-sounding track.
Teskey Soul Groove Guitar Backing Track Jam in E major
The E major pentatonic scale's simplicity and universality make it perfect for laying strong melodic foundations.
Midnight Blues Groove Backing Track in E minor| SZBT 1110
By switching to the relative major pentatonic here, guitarists can introduce a lighter, more optimistic feel against the primarily minor backdrop.
Classic Groove 12 Bar Blues Guitar Backing Track in E Major l BT 582
The E major pentatonic scale is perfect for capturing the brightness of the E major key, especially within a blues context.
TEXAS STYLE Blues in E | SRV Style Guitar Backing Track (12 Bar Blues in E)
Provides a brighter contrast, intersecting beautifully with the bluesy undertones of the track.
Lonely Love Blues Guitar Backing Track in E Major l BT 587
The E major pentatonic scale will fit well over the E major, A major, and B major chords, allowing vivid melodic expressions.
Soft Rock Groove Guitar Backing Track E Minor Jam
For brighter textures, the E major pentatonic sounds exquisite over the E maj7 chord and adds a soft rock feel.