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BL 6.2 - The Minor Pentatonic scale
The minor pentatonic scale uses the same notes as the major pentatonic scale, but
has a different tonic note.
The C major pentatonic becomes the A minor pentatonic, simply by starting the
scale on the A instead of on the C.
Audio 6.3
Likewise, by starting the F major pentatonic scale on the note D it becomes
the D minor pentatonic scale.
Audio 6.4
The Eb major pentatonic becomes the C minor pentatonic scale.
Audio 6.5
The major pentatonic scale has a major sound.
This is for example
expressed by the major chord that can be formed on the first note
(tonic) of the scale.
Audio 6.6
The minor pentatonic scale on the other hand has a minor sound, reflected
by the minor chord that can be formed on the tonic of the scale.
Audio 6.7