# E minor pentatonic guitar scale

> the first scale most guitarists solo with, and the backbone of blues, rock and metal lead playing

## Quick facts

- Root: E
- Notes: E, G, A, B, D
- Degrees: 1 ♭3 4 5 ♭7
- Step formula: m3-W-W-m3-W
- Note count: 5
- Best for: First solos, blues and rock lead

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