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Hi Ron
if I’m understanding your question correctly, I believe you’re referring to the Pentatonic scale shape that’s taught. The shape or pattern of the scale is the same. It is just the placement of fingers in relation to the Key note that is different. .
It is the same shape, but your hand position, in relation to the Key note. The major scale begins with the pinky on the Key note, so your fingers are going up towards the headstock. You begin the scale with your index finger. 3 notes from the Key note. The Key note will be played with your pinky in this instance.
The minor scale uses the same Key, but you place your index finger on the key, and the rest of your fingers travel down the neck, towards the body. You begin the scale with your index also, with the first note of the scale being the Key note. .
I hope this answered your question. If not, hopefully someone else will pipe in.
Hope this answers your question.