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E major blues scale
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E major blues scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The E major blues scale is an extension of the major pentatonic that adds a blue note for extra soul. On ukulele, the notes are E, F#, G, G#, B, C#. It blends the happy character of major keys with the expressive, vocal-like slides of the blues, and is a staple in country, swing, and jazz-blues contexts. The diatonic chords of E major blues are E minor, F# suspended second, E minor, C# suspended fourth, E minor, C# suspended fourth. Commonly used in Blues, Country, Jazz, Swing, Southern Rock. Notable players include B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King. Use over major and dominant 7th chords in blues, country, and swing contexts. Mix with minor blues for complete blues vocabulary.
The E major blues scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 3 5 6.
Intervals: W-H-H-3H-W-3H.
Diatonic chords: E minor, F# suspended second, E minor, C# suspended fourth, E minor, C# suspended fourth.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the E major blues scale on ukulele.
major blues is the Major pentatonic with added b3 blue note. View E Major pentatonic scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over major and dominant 7th chords in blues, country, and swing contexts. Mix with minor blues for complete blues vocabulary.