Dictionary: E Minor Pentatonic Scale

The E minor pentatonic scale is convenient to use for improvising solos and composing melodies over an E minor chord progression, especially if you are unsure whether to use the Aeolian, Dorian, or Phrygian mode at any given moment.

The E minor pentatonic scale sounds especially bluesy over an E major chord progression.  If you want an even bluesier scale, stay tuned ...

E Blues Horizontal (Guitar, Intermediate)

Scale: E blues

Notes: E G A A# B D

Hollow Circles: E notes

Orange Circles: E minor pentatonic, diagonal pattern

Gray Circles: E minor pentatonic

Blue Circles (Blue Note): A# (or Bb)

Example Chord Progression for Rhythm Guitar: E5 G5 D5 A5

E Blues Diagonal (Guitar, Beginner)

Scale: E blues

Notes: E G A A# B D

Hollow Circles: E notes

Orange Circles: E minor pentatonic

Blue Circles (Blue Note): A# (or Bb)

Example Chord Progression for Rhythm Guitar: Em C G D

E Blues Vertical (Guitar, Beginner)

Scale: E blues

Notes: E G A A# B D

Hollow Circles: E notes

Orange Circles: E minor pentatonic

Blue Circles (Blue Note): A# (or Bb)

Example Chord Progression for Rhythm Guitar: Em G