The A Blues scale contains the notes A, C, D, D♯, E, G. Minor pentatonic plus the "blue note" (b5). Gritty, vocal, instantly recognisable as the blues.
Standard tuning · 15 frets
Open in interactive tool →| # | Degree | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | A root |
| 2 | b3 | C |
| 3 | 4 | D |
| 4 | b5 | D♯ |
| 5 | 5 | E |
| 6 | b7 | G |
Sound & use
Minor pentatonic plus the "blue note" (b5). Gritty, vocal, instantly recognisable as the blues.
Blues, blues-rock and jazz-blues. The b5 is a passing note — use it on the way down for that classic sound.
Common in: blues, blues-rock, jazz, rock
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