Pentatonic Scale

Do Re Mi So La

"Pentatonic Scale" is a musical term referring to a scale consisting of five notes. This scale system is widely used in music across various cultures, including Chinese, Japanese, African, Native American, and more. The pentatonic scale is appreciated for its simple structure and harmonious sound qualities.

The pentatonic scale is comprised of five notes, omitting two notes compared to the seven-note scales such as major or minor scales, forming "Do-Re-Mi-So-La".

The pentatonic scale is renowned for its clean and open sound. It can generate a plethora of harmonic combinations, making it widely utilized in various music styles. It creates a sense of simplicity, naturalness, and ethnic musical ambiance, while offering ample possibilities for improvisation and harmonic variations.

The pentatonic scale finds application across a range of instruments, including woodwinds, brass, strings, keyboards, and percussion. Many musicians and composers have utilized the pentatonic scale to create timeless compositions, and it continues to hold significance in contemporary and cross-cultural music.

DoReMiSoLa
C PentatonicCDEGA
C# PentatonicC#D#E#G#A#
Db PentatonicDbEbFAbBb
D PentatonicDEF#AB
Eb PentatonicEbFGBbC
E PentatonicEF#G#BC#
F PentatonicFGACD
F# PentatonicF#G#A#C#D#
Gb PentatonicGbAbBbDbEb
G PentatonicGABDE
Ab PentatonicAbBbCEbF
A PentatonicABC#EF#
Bb PentatonicBbCDFG
B PentatonicBC#D#F#G#

Example of Pentatonic Scale

ABRSM 2023 & 2024 - Grade 4 Piano exam - C:1 Pentatonic Tune ~ Bela Bartok