Scales

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A MINOR PENTATONIC

A – C – D – E – G – A

A
1 + 2
C
OPEN
D
1
E
OPEN
G
OPEN
A
1 + 2

Where you are with it

Use this over

Am · Am7 · A blues · A minor vamps

Five notes that always sound right over minor and blues. The first scale to get under your fingers.

Concert key

Written A on B♭ trumpet sounds concert G.

Know the scale?

Learn minor and blues licks that use A minor pentatonic.

  • Cool Blue AscentAm(maj7) · ♩ = 130
  • Harlem NightcapA7 · ♩ = 144
Practice the licks →

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