Fretify - G Blues

Standard

Scales

Chords

G

Blues

Frets: 0 - 24

Formula
Notes

m3-M2-m2-m2-m3

G

B♭

C

D♭

D

F

G

D

F

C

B♭

F

1

D♭

2

G

D

B♭

F

C

G

3

D♭

4

C

G

D

5

B♭

F

D♭

B♭

6

D

7

C

G

B♭

F

C

8

D♭

D♭

9

D

F

C

G

D

10

B♭

D♭

11

G

D

12

F

C

B♭

F

13

D♭

14

G

D

B♭

F

C

G

15

D♭

16

C

G

D

17

B♭

F

D♭

B♭

18

D

19

C

G

B♭

F

C

20

D♭

D♭

21

D

F

C

G

D

22

B♭

D♭

23

G

D

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.