I dont get how guitar scales are divided? Like an E pentatonic scale could be in any key?

Question

I dont get how guitar scales are divided? Like an E pentatonic scale could be in any key?

Answer 1

You got it wrong an E pentatonic is in E only.... but a Pentatonic can by in any key... Easiest way to adjsut what key is the 1st note in the scale is what key its in. So, your E pentatonic, if you slide that scale pattern up 1 fret, would be an F pentatonic, 2 more frets, a G, 2 more an F, and so on and so forth. Remember though if you're playing a E pentatonic is first position (open) you'll have to start fretting the 1st note as you move up.