D Blues Scale on Guitar
The D Blues scale contains D, F, G, A♭, A and C — 6 notes. Every position is marked across the whole fretboard below, labelled with note names and with interval numbers, and the tuning of each string can be changed.
| Degree | 1 | ♭3 | 4 | ♯4 | 5 | ♭7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | D | F | G | A♭ | A | C |
| Interval | Root | Minor 3rd | Perfect 4th | Augmented 4th | Perfect 5th | Minor 7th |
Note names
Interval numbers
Modes
Blues is not one of the seven major-scale modes.
Triads
Blues has 6 notes, so it has no diatonic chords.
7th Chords
Blues has 6 notes, so it has no diatonic chords.
Circle of fifths
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D Blues scale?
D, F, G, A♭, A and C. That is 6 notes.
Which smaller scales fit inside the D Blues scale?
F Major Pentatonic and D Minor Pentatonic. Every note of those is also in the D Blues scale, so they can be played over it.
Practice this on your own guitar
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