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C# minor blues scale
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C# minor blues scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The C# minor blues scale is the definitive scale of the blues tradition. On ukulele, it contains the notes C#, E, F#, G, G#, B. By adding a chromatic tension note to the minor pentatonic, it creates the dirty and expressive grit associated with Chicago and Delta blues, essential for any player looking to add emotional bite to their solos. The diatonic chords of C# minor blues are C# suspended fourth, E minor, F# suspended second, E minor, C# suspended fourth, E minor. Commonly used in Blues, Rock, Jazz, R&B. Notable players include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy. Use over minor chords and dominant 7th chords in blues. The b5 is a passing tone — linger on it for tension, resolve to 4 or 5.
The C# minor blues scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭3 4 ♭5 5 ♭7.
Intervals: 3H-W-H-H-3H-W.
Diatonic chords: C# suspended fourth, E minor, F# suspended second, E minor, C# suspended fourth, E minor.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C# minor blues scale on ukulele.
minor blues is the Minor pentatonic with added b5 blue note. View C# Minor pentatonic scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over minor chords and dominant 7th chords in blues. The b5 is a passing tone — linger on it for tension, resolve to 4 or 5.