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C# Blues Scale
Also known as: Hexatonic Blues
Gritty, emotional, and expressive. The ♭5 (blue note) adds that distinctive blues tension.
Scale Facts & Direct Summary
The C# Blues Scale consists of the pitches C#, E, F#, G, G#, B. Its interval formula is m3-W-H-H-m3-W with relative steps 0-3-5-6-7-10. It is widely used in Blues, Jazz, Rock music for its distinct gritty, emotional, and expressive. the ♭5 (blue note) adds that distinctive blues tension..
C# Blues Scale Notes
C#1
E♭3
F#4
G♭5
G#5
B♭7
C#8
Notes: C# - E - F# - G - G# - B - C#
Scale Formula & Intervals
Interval Pattern
m3-W-H-H-m3-W
W = Whole step (2 semitones), H = Half step (1 semitone)
Scale Degrees
1 - ♭3 - 4 - ♭5 - 5 - ♭7
Scale degrees relative to the root note
Semitones from Root
0356710
Famous Songs Using This Scale
1
The Thrill is Gone
B.B. King
2
Crossroads
Cream/Robert Johnson
3
Pride and Joy
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Practice Tips for C# Blues Scale
- ✓Minor pentatonic + the ♭5 (blue note)
- ✓Use the ♭5 as a passing tone, not a resting note
- ✓Bend notes for authentic blues expression
- ✓Essential for any guitarist or keyboardist
Common Genres
BluesJazzRockSoulR&BFunk
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