# E major pentatonic guitar scale

> the major scale with the two notes that clash removed, leaving five notes that almost never sound wrong

## Quick facts

- Root: E
- Notes: E, F#, G#, B, C#
- Degrees: 1 2 3 5 6
- Step formula: W-W-m3-W-m3
- Note count: 5
- Best for: Country, pop and classic-rock solos

Canonical page: https://openguitarchords.com/scales/e-major-pentatonic