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More Than Words – Key & Guitar Solo Scale

More Than Words by Extreme is in F♯ major. To solo over it, start with the F♯ major pentatonic. Its relative minor pentatonic (E♭ minor) has the same notes and the same shapes.

The scale for soloing over More Than Words

EADGBe1234G#A#C#D#G#A#C#D#G#
F# Major Pentatonic Scale, box 1 (frets 1–4) – the notes that fit the key of More Than Words
e|---------------------2-4-|
B|-----------------2-4-----|
G|-------------1-3---------|
D|---------1-4-------------|
A|-----1-4-----------------|
E|-2-4---------------------|
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F# Major Pentatonic Scale on the whole neck

EADGBe123456789101112131415G#A#C#D#A#C#D#G#A#D#G#A#C#D#G#A#C#D#G#A#C#D#G#A#C#G#A#C#D#
F# Major Pentatonic Scale on the whole neck, frets 0-15. Gold = the root (F#).

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More Than Words – Extreme

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FAQ

What key is More Than Words in?

More Than Words by Extreme is in F# major.

What scale do I use to solo over More Than Words?

The F# major pentatonic is a safe place to start; box 1 is at frets 1–4.