The D Major pentatonic scale contains the following notes:
D – E – F# – A – B
The relative minor of D Major is B minor. Therefore, the D Major pentatonic scale contains the same notes as the B minor pentatonic scale.
For an in depth lesson on the theory behind the major pentatonic scale, read the post on pentatonic scales.
The best way to practise any guitar scale is to memorize the individual positions along the fretboard. Let’s look at the open position for D Major Pentatonic, as well as the 5 CAGED positions.
D Major Pentatonic Scale in the Open Position
D Major Pentatonic Scale CAGED Positions
Here are the 5 CAGED positions for the D Major pentatonic scale on the guitar (notes and tabs).
D Major Pentatonic Scale in the 2nd Position (lowest fret is 2)
D Major Pentatonic Scale in the 4th Position (lowest fret is 4)
D Major Pentatonic Scale in the 7th Position (lowest fret is 7)
D Major Pentatonic Scale in the 9th Position (lowest fret is 9)
D Major Pentatonic Scale in the 11th Position (lowest fret is 11)
That covers the CAGED positions for the D Major pentatonic scale. Click on the following links to read more about arpeggios and related materials.
Further Reading
