F# Blues scale on piano
bluesy · earthy · expressive
About the Blues scale
Minor pentatonic plus one chromatic passing note — the 'blue note' between the 4th and 5th. That in-between pitch is the genre's whole expressive heart.
When to use it: Blues, rock and anything that needs grit. Bend into the blue note, don't sit on it.
Watch out: Sustaining the blue note — it's a passing color, not a resting place.
Notes
Genres
Diatonic chords — tap any of them
These chords are built using only the notes of this scale — one on each degree. That's why they all sound "at home" together: they're the harmonic family of F# Blues.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F# Blues scale?
The F# Blues scale contains the notes F#, A, B, C, C#, E. On this page you can see them highlighted on the instrument and hear how the scale sounds.
What does the Blues scale sound like?
Every scale has its own color. Blues is best experienced by ear — press play above to hear F# Blues and watch each note light up.
Which chords can I build from F# Blues?
The diatonic chords of F# Blues include F#sus4, Am, Bsus2, C#q. They all share the scale's notes, which is why they sound at home together.