Bb Blues Scale on Guitar
The Bb Blues Scale has the notes Bb – Db – Eb – Fb – F – Ab. Blues is the minor pentatonic plus the "blue note" (b5). Gritty and soulful because of the "blue note" (the flat 5th).
Bb Blues Scale notes
| Degree | 1 | b3 | 4 | b5 | 5 | b7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Bb | Db | Eb | Fb | F | Ab |
It is Bb minor pentatonic with the b5 (Fb) added.
Fretboard diagram (frets 0 to 12)
6 positions across the neck
Learn the scale one box at a time and then link neighbouring boxes. Each diagram covers a five-fret window.
Position 1 (frets 0–4)
Position 2 (frets 0–4)
Position 3 (frets 3–7)
Position 4 (frets 5–9)
Position 5 (frets 8–12)
Position 6 (frets 10–14)
How to use the Bb Blues Scale
Blues, rock and jazz solos. Add the b5 as a passing note between the 4th and the 5th.
Practice tip. Do not park on the blue note. Use it as a passing tone and resolve to the 5th.
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FAQ
What are the notes of the Bb Blues Scale?
The Bb Blues Scale contains Bb, Db, Eb, Fb, F, Ab.
What is the Bb Blues Scale used for?
Blues is the minor pentatonic plus the "blue note" (b5). Use it for blues solos.
How many notes are in the Blues scale?
6 notes: Bb, Db, Eb, Fb, F, Ab, then the root Bb again an octave higher.
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