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Scales
Chords
A
Blues
Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

m3-M2-m2-m2-m3
A
C
D
E♭
E
G
E
G
D
A
E
C
E♭
1
A
E
2
G
D
C
G
3
E♭
4
A
E
C
G
D
A
5
E♭
6
D
A
E
7
C
G
E♭
C
8
E
9
D
A
C
G
D
10
E♭
E♭
11
E
G
D
A
E
12
C
E♭
13
A
E
14
G
D
C
G
15
E♭
16
A
E
C
G
D
A
17
E♭
18
D
A
E
19
C
G
E♭
C
20
E
21
D
A
C
G
D
22
E♭
E♭
23
E
G
D
A
E
24

Basic Scale Information

  • Name: Blues
  • Type: Hexatonic scale
  • Formula: 1 – ♭3 – 4 – ♯4 – 5 – ♭7
  • Relation with Major Scale: Similar to the minor pentatonic with the addition of the blue note (♯4).

Theoretical Aspects

  • Sound Character: Raw, expressive, full of pathos. The blues scale is fundamental for emotional melodies and vibrant solos.
  • Typical Chord: 7 / m7 / 7♯9
  • Modal Context: Applicable to traditional and modern blues structures, with both minor and major expressive possibilities.
  • Harmonic Use: Perfect for riffs, solos, and vocal lines in 12-bar blues or derivatives.

Musical Context

  1. Musical Styles: Blues, Rock, Jazz, Funk
  2. Songs using the scale:
    • The Thrill is Gone - B.B. King
    • Crossroads - Cream
    • Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan
    • Red House - Jimi Hendrix
  3. Evoked Atmosphere: Suffering, powerful, visceral, and timeless.

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