Scale explorer
Pick a root and a scale, and see every place it lives on the neck. Tap dots to hear them, and switch to scale degrees to learn the pattern instead of memorizing frets.
Scale
A minor pentatonic
A · C · D · E · G
Gold dots are roots. Tap any dot to hear it — the diagram scrolls sideways on small screens.
What this scale sounds like
Five notes, no half steps, almost impossible to play a wrong-sounding note. The first lead scale most guitarists learn.
When to use it
Rock, blues and pop solos over minor keys — or over major-key blues for a gritty sound.
Ready to use these notes over real chords? Loop a backing progression with the progression player.