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This page shows the main melody notes – not chords!
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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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Blues Major Scale


Blues Major Scales in Western music theory are a variation of the traditional major scale, incorporating the "blue notes" that give blues music its distinct sound. These blue notes typically include flattened third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees, adding tension and expressiveness to the melody. While there may not be specific composers or performers associated with blues major scales, they have been widely used in blues, jazz, and rock music for generations. Musicians often employ these scales to infuse their performances with soulful and emotive qualities, allowing for improvisation and creative expression within the blues genre. Blues major scales serve as a foundation for countless iconic blues songs and solos, contributing to their enduring popularity and influence in Western music.

Major PentaBlues - Major Blues Scale

(scale : do) c d d# e g a
(scale : sol) g a a# b D E
(scale : re) d e f f# a b
(scale : la) a b C C# E F#
(scale : mi) e f# g g# b C#
(scale : si) b C# D D# F# G#
(scale : fa#) f# g# a a# C# D#
(scale : reb) c# d# e f g# a#
(scale : lab) g# a# b C D# F
(scale : mib) d# f f# g a# C
(scale : sib) a# C C# D F G
(scale : fa) f g g# a C D