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D# Blues Scale
Also known as: Hexatonic Blues
Gritty, emotional, and expressive. The ♭5 (blue note) adds that distinctive blues tension.
D# Blues Scale Notes
D#1
F#♭3
G#4
A♭5
A#5
C#♭7
D#8
Notes: D# - F# - G# - A - A# - C# - D#
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
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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 D# 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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