Pentatonic scale

A pentatonic scale is a musical scale with five notes per octave, in contrast to heptatonic scales, which have seven notes per octave (such as the major scale and minor scale).

Quotes about the pentatonic scale

• Pentatonic is huge in metal for a reason: It sounds good in so many situations. Zakk Wylde, Frank Marino and Dave Mustaine are amazing players who have used it to great effect over the decades.
  • Dave Reffett of Guitar World (June 1, 2015) [1]

• In the Western world, we know [the Chinese scale] by its other name: major pentatonic. Bands like the Allman Brothers really dig its sound and use it quite a bit, as well as bluesmen like B.B. King.
  • Dave Reffett of Guitar World (June 1, 2015) [2]