D Major pentatonic - Guitar
The 5 Positions on the Fretboard
Pentatonic scales can be played in 5 different positions along the fretboard. Each position offers a different sound and technical possibilities. Mastering these 5 positions will allow you to play the scale across the entire guitar neck and develop your musical vocabulary.
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Intervals table
| I | II | III | IV | V |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Major second | Major third | Perfect fifth | Major sixth |
| D | E♭ | F | G | C |