Major pentatonic is one of the oldest and most popular scales played in various types of music including rock, blues, folk, classical, country, and jazz. Each section first introduces what notes make up a scale in a given key. Then basic fingering patterns that these notes can be played in different positions and octaves on the guitar are shown. If you are mystified by playing scales or solos, having a hard time learning scales effectively and quickly or confused about playing scales in different keys, here is your answer.