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Scales
Chords
B
Blues
Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

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