E Minor Pentatonic
E · G · A · B · D
Five notes — root, minor third, fourth, fifth, and flat seventh — and probably the single most-played scale in rock history. E 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
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Play-alongs where E Minor Pentatonic has been identified to match well with the track.
Soft Summer Bossa – Smooth Jazz Backing Track in C Major (108 bpm)
The E minor pentatonic can be very expressive over the Em7 and A7 changes, giving a bluesy touch within the jazz genre.
Neo Soul RnB Guitar Backing Track in Em - Smooth Groove
The E minor pentatonic scale provides a robust intuitive foundation, aligning perfectly with the track's minor root.
Mellow Psychedelic Funk Jam | Guitar Backing Track in E Minor
The E Minor Pentatonic is the backbone scale for E Minor key, offering clarity and simplicity for beginners venturing into funk.
Blues Doctor Guitar Backing Track Jam in E minor
With its quintessential blues sound, the minor pentatonic scale is perfect for improvisation in a blues context.
Running Away Guitar Backing Track Jam in E Minor
A foundational scale for minor rock improvisation, perfect for its simplicity and expression.
Infectious Funk 12 Bar Guitar Backing Track Jam in E major
The E minor pentatonic scale is a staple for funk, allowing for expressive bends and syncopation.
Cool Groove Blues Guitar Backing Track in E Minor (Em7) l BT 566
The E minor pentatonic scale offers a straightforward yet expressive sound, aligning perfectly with the blues genre.
Sad Slow Blues Guitar Backing Track in B Minor (Bm7) l BT569
Scales like E minor pentatonic provide a natural companion to B minor progressions, offering seamless transitions and harmony.
Oozing Smooth Funk Guitar Backing Track Jam in E minor
The minor pentatonic scale offers simple yet expressive means to craft solos that fit well with the funk style, providing a classic sound for beginners.
🎸 LATE NIGHT BLUES ROCK JAM | Guitar Improv Backing Track (B Minor)
Using the E minor Pentatonic scale provides a change in tonal perspective that can offer inspiring melodic variations.