Fretify - C♯ Blues

Standard

Scales

Chords

C♯

Blues

Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

m3-M2-m2-m2-m3

C♯

E

F♯

G

G♯

B

E

B

G

E

G♯

1

F♯

C♯

E

B

F♯

2

G

G

3

G♯

B

F♯

C♯

G♯

4

E

G

5

C♯

G♯

6

B

F♯

E

B

7

G

8

C♯

G♯

E

B

F♯

C♯

9

G

10

F♯

C♯

G♯

11

E

B

G

E

12

G♯

13

F♯

C♯

E

B

F♯

14

G

G

15

G♯

B

F♯

C♯

G♯

16

E

G

17

C♯

G♯

18

B

F♯

E

B

19

G

20

C♯

G♯

E

B

F♯

C♯

21

G

22

F♯

C♯

G♯

23

E

B

G

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

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