A Pentatonic Minor Scale (Open Position)
Every open scale has its own little quirks to it, so it is worthwhile learning and practicing the most common open scales in addition to the more standard closed scales. This one is A pentatonic minor. 
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A Minor: The Diatonic Natural Minor Scale (closed)
The A diatonic ‘natural’ minor scale is so-called as all the notes in this scale are unaltered (i.e. natural) meaning no note/interval is raised or lowered. Played in the closed position, this scale is very common starting ground for riffs and melodies.
Here is the tab for the scale in this lesson:
