Minor Pentatonic on Major Chord

Minor Pentatonic from the 6th Degree


The minor pentatonic scale from the 6th degree is the same as the major pentatonic scale. 

Intervals: 1-2-3-5-6

Minor Pentatonic from the 3rd Degree


The minor pentatonic scale from the 3rd degree gives you a jazzy sound on the major chord. 

Intervals: 3-5-7-9-13

Minor Pentatonic from the 2nd Degree


The minor pentatonic scale from the 2nd degree gives you a suspended sound on the major chord. 

Intervals: 1-2-4-5-6

Minor Pentatonic from the 7th Degree


The minor pentatonic scale from the 7th degree gives you a highly jazzy sound on the major chord, because of the Lydian sound it renders.

Intervals: 3-7-9-#11-13