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B Minor Pentatonic Mandolin Tabs

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B Minor Pentatonic Mandolin Tablature: One Song, Many Styles

Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #exercise, #minor key

Learn the basic B minor pentatonic scale on the mandolin in two octaves. The B minor pentatonic scale leaves out the 2nd and 7th scale degrees of the full B minor scale. The B minor scale notes are: B C# D E F# G A. Therefore the B minor pentatonic notes are B D E F# A. There are just 5 notes, hence the name "pentatonic.


Follow the suggested fingerings in the mandolin tablatures. Start with the basic minor pentatonic scale. This one is played mostly on your lower pitched strings. Try to hold down the fretted notes as long as possible. This will build strength, coordination, and help you get a smooth and clean sound. You can then try the high octave scale. It has a bit more challenge as the pinky will be used. Give it a try and just "skip" the pinky note at first if it is too hard. It's better to learn some notes of the high octave than none. You shouldn't give up on something just because you can't do one little thing.


After getting a hang of the fret hand fingerings for the basic scales you can then try out the basic workouts. These incorporate alternate picking. Take these very slowly at first. Don't sacrifice accuracy for speed.

Learn how to play B Minor Pentatonic on Mandolin with this selection of tablatures:

  • Mandolin B Minor Pentatonic Scale

    Scale

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      Bm
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Here is the basic B minor pentatonic scale for mandolin. Follow the suggested fingerings in the mandolin tablature. Aim for long sustained notes. Leave fret hand fingers down as lon...

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  • Mandolin B Minor Pentatonic Scale: 2nd Octave

    Scale: 2nd Octave

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      Bm
    • Tempo
      60 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    Here is the B minor pentatonic scale for mandolin in the 2nd octave. This one is played on the A and B strings. Follow the suggested fingerings in the mandolin tablature. Aim for lo...

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  • Mandolin B Minor Pentatonic Basic Workout

    Basic Workout

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      Bm
    • Tempo
      30 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    This basic workout for the B minor pentatonic scale on mandolin incorporates alternate picking. You will play the scale ascending and descending, continuously. Aim for clarity befor...

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  • Mandolin B Minor Pentatonic Basic Workout: 2nd Octave

    Basic Workout: 2nd Octave

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      Bm
    • Tempo
      30 bpm
    • Tuning
      GDAE

    This basic workout in the key of B minor for the mandolin incorporates alternate picking. You will play the scale ascending and descending, continuously. Aim for clarity before spee...

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