C# Blues Scale on Guitar
The C# Blues Scale has the notes C# – E – F# – G – G# – B. Blues is the minor pentatonic plus the "blue note" (b5). Gritty and soulful because of the "blue note" (the flat 5th).
C# Blues Scale notes
| Degree | 1 | b3 | 4 | b5 | 5 | b7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | C# | E | F# | G | G# | B |
It is C# minor pentatonic with the b5 (G) 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 1–5)
Position 3 (frets 2–6)
Position 4 (frets 3–7)
Position 5 (frets 6–10)
Position 6 (frets 8–12)
How to use the C# 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 C# Blues Scale?
The C# Blues Scale contains C#, E, F#, G, G#, B.
What is the C# 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: C#, E, F#, G, G#, B, then the root C# again an octave higher.
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