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How many pentatonic scales are?

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There are 330 possible 5 note permutations derived from the chromatic scale.

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How many pentatonic scales are there?

There are five major and five minor pentatonic scales, for 10 in total. If using the scales to play guitar, there are five common patterns on the neck.


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Do pentatonic scales only use black notes?

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What is five tone scale?

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What scales sound good with an Am pentatonic scale?

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The Allman Brothers Band what guitar scales do they use?

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What is the point of a pentatonic scale?

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Do coldplay include the pentatonic scale?

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