The G♯ Major b6 Pentatonic scale contains five notes: G♯, A♯, B♯, D♯, and E. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-W-m3-H-A2.
G♯ Major b6 Pentatonic Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | G♯ | P1 |
| 2 | Major 2nd | A♯ | M2 |
| 3 | Major 3rd | B♯ | M3 |
| 5 | Perfect 5th | D♯ | P5 |
| ♭6 | Minor 6th | E | m6 |
| 8 | Octave | G♯ | P8 |
Key Signature
The notes of the G♯ Major b6 Pentatonic Scale come from G# Major, so it carries that key signature (written with Ab’s signature): 4 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭).
B♭E♭A♭D♭
Written as accidentals
G♯A♯B♯D♯E♮
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
G♯ Major b6 Pentatonic Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the G♯ Major b6 Pentatonic Scale on piano?
The G♯ Major b6 Pentatonic Scale uses the notes G♯ – A♯ – B♯ – D♯ – E – G♯. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the G# Major b6 Pentatonic Scale?
The G# Major b6 Pentatonic Scale contains five notes: G# – A# – B# – D# – E. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does G# Major b6 Pentatonic have?
The G# Major b6 Pentatonic Scale carries the key signature of G# Major — 4 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭. The remaining alterations are written as accidentals: G♯, A♯, B♯, D♯, E♮.
What is the relative minor of G# Major b6 Pentatonic?
The relative minor of G# Major b6 Pentatonic is F Minor. Both scales share the same key signature and the same seven notes — the difference is which note feels like "home." That's why a song in C major and a song in A minor look identical on the staff but feel completely different.
What is the parallel minor of G# Major b6 Pentatonic?
The parallel minor of G# Major b6 Pentatonic is G# Minor. "Parallel" means same root, opposite mode — the third, sixth, and seventh are all a half-step lower in the minor version. Modal interchange (borrowing chords from the parallel key) is one of the most useful tricks in pop and jazz writing.
What does the G# Major b6 Pentatonic Scale sound like?
The G# Major b6 Pentatonic Scale has an open, singable sound with no half-steps — common in folk, country, and pop melodies. With only five notes, the pentatonic scale avoids the most dissonant intervals — every note in the scale sounds good against every other, which makes it ideal for soloing.