C♯ Blues Scale
Notes: C♯, E, F♯, G, G♯, B
On piano
On the guitar neck
Every note of the scale on the first 12 frets. The root is highlighted. High E string on top, as in tab.
Other C♯ scales
MajorNatural MinorHarmonic MinorMelodic MinorMajor PentatonicMinor PentatonicDorianPhrygianLydianMixolydianLocrian
Blues scale in other keys
About the blues scale
The blues scale adds the “blue note” (the flat fifth) to the minor pentatonic, giving the gritty, expressive sound of the blues. Step pattern: W+H – W – H – H – W+H – W. W = whole step (2 frets), H = half step (1 fret).
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C♯ blues scale?
The C♯ blues scale is C♯, E, F♯, G, G♯, B.