How to play the E Minor Pentatonic Scale

Let’s play the E minor pentatonic scale by reading tablature. Use your third finger to play notes on the third fret and your second finger to play notes on the second fret:

• Begin by playing the open sixth string, followed by the sixth string, third fret (remember to use your third finger).
• Play the open fifth string, followed by the fifth string, second fret (remember to use your second finger).
• Play the open fourth string, followed by the fourth string, second fret.
• Play the open third string, followed by the third string, second fret.
• Play the open second string, followed by the second string, third fret.
• Play the open first string, followed by the first string, third fret.
• When you have memorized the scale pattern, try playing it in reverse order.
• The scale will be part of your next performance assessment, later in this module. You will be playing the scale both ascending (forward) and descending (backward).