Blues scale for guitar

The blues scale is similar to the minor pentatonic scale, but with an additional lowered fifth. The lowered fifth, also known as the "blue note", is essential in blues music. Ex: C blues scale consists of C, Eb, F, Gb, G and Bb.

Intervals: 1½--1--½--½--1½--1

Chord fit: 7th chords, m7

Blues, 1. position

Blues scale

Blues, 2. position

Blues scale

Blues, 3. position

Blues scale

Blues, 4. position

Blues scale

Blues, 5. position

Blues scale