C major pentatonic scale

The C major pentatonic scale consists of the C (Perfect unison), D (Major second), E (Major third), G (Perfect fifth) and A (Major sixth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the C major pentatonic scale

Notes in order

  1. C — Perfect unison
  2. D — Major second
  3. E — Major third
  4. G — Perfect fifth
  5. A — Major sixth

Scales with same notes