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There are essentially three different pentatonic scales:
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Pentatonic major
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C Major: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C

C Pentatonic Major: C, D, E, G, A, C

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Final Thoughts
I sincerely hope this book has helped you gain a better understanding of the
pentatonic scales. They are found in nearly every style of music, and theyÊre
popular for a reason: they sound great!

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