Major Pentatonic Scales
(Patterns 1 to 5)

pen·ta·ton·ic
Of or using only five tones, usually the first, second, third, fifth, and sixth tones of a diatonic (major) scale.

As you can see the 5 Major Pentatonic scales are the same as the Minor Pentatonic. The only difference between the two are the root notes (black dots).

Place your mouse over the scale diagram to view the difference between the major and minor pentatonic scales. You'll see the scale shape doesn't change but the root notes do.

Mouse Off (Major Pentatonic), Mouse Over (Minor Pentatonic)

Naturally the major pentatonic scale will be played over a major chord!

Below are the 5 major pentatonic scales show over the 12 fret span.
Mouse Off (Major Pentatonic), Mouse Over (Minor Pentatonic)