Tuning-specific scale diagram

Eb Major Pentatonic Scale in Open D Tuning

Eb Major Pentatonic Scale in Open D Tuning shows the same eb major pentatonic scale pitch classes across 6 strings tuned D A D F# A D. The tuning changes where the same pitch classes sit across the fretboard.

Scale notes
EbFGBbC
Formula
1 2 3 5 6
Semitones
0 2 4 7 9
Tuning
D A D F# A D
Strings
6
Open pitch range
D2 to D4
24-fret range
D2 to D6

How this layout changes

The notes are the same pitch classes as the main Eb Major Pentatonic Scale page, but they are mapped across 6 strings in open d tuning.

Use this diagram to compare the Eb root notes against the D low-string range and the remaining strings in this tuning.

Fretboard diagram

Eb Major Pentatonic Scale in Open D Tuning fretboard diagram Eb Major Pentatonic Scale in Open D Tuning fretboard diagram

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Start with Eb Major Pentatonic Scale and open d tuning loaded, then adjust labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.

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Reference pages

Same scale in other tunings