The C sharp Major pentatonic scale contains the following notes:
C# – D# – E# – G# – A#
The relative minor of C# major is A# minor. Therefore, the C# Major pentatonic scale contains the same notes as the A sharp minor pentatonic scale.
For an in depth lesson on the theory behind the major pentatonic scale, read the post on pentatonic scales.
C# Major Pentatonic Scale CAGED Positions
The best way to practise any guitar scale is to memorize the individual positions along the fretboard. As none of the notes in C# Major pentatonic can be played on the open strings, there is no ‘open position’ for this particular scale. Let’s look at the 5 CAGED positions for C# Major pentatonic.
C# Major Pentatonic Scale in the 1st Position (lowest fret is 1)
C# Major Pentatonic Scale in the 3rd Position (lowest fret is 3)
C# Major Pentatonic Scale in the 6th Position (lowest fret is 6)
C# Major Pentatonic Scale in the 8th Position (lowest fret is 8)
C# Major Pentatonic Scale in the 10th Position (lowest fret is 10)
That covers the CAGED positions for the C# Major pentatonic scale. Click on the following links to read more about arpeggios and related materials.
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