F#

Blues Scale

Scale Notes

F#1+0 semitones
A2+3 semitones
B3+5 semitones
C4+6 semitones
C#5+7 semitones
E6+10 semitones

Scale Information

Root NoteF#Scale TypeBlues Scale
CategoryBluesNumber of Notes6

Interval Pattern

Semitones: 0 - 3 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 10
Pattern repeats every octave (12 semitones)
F#0
G1
G#2
A3
A#4
B5
C6
C#7
D8
D#9
E10
F11
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Understanding the Pattern: The numbers above show the interval distances between scale notes in semitones (half-steps). The highlighted notes like this are the notes that belong to this scale. This pattern can be moved to any starting note to create the same scale in different keys - that's how scales work across all 12 keys!

Scale Overview

Description

Minor pentatonic with added flat 5th (blue note)

Musical Context

This blues scale contains 6 notes and is commonly used in Classical and Advanced repertoire music. This is an advanced scale that requires significant musical knowledge.

Characteristics
BluesyExpressiveSoulfulGritty

Practice Guide

Key Signature

6 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#)

F# - A - B - C - C# - E

Difficulty Level

AdvancedCircle of Fifths

Advanced key with 6 sharps, used in Romantic classical music

Common Genres

ClassicalAdvanced repertoireRomantic era
Common Uses
Blues
Jazz
Rock
Soul music
Practice Tips
  • • Practice ascending and descending patterns
  • • Try different rhythmic variations
  • • Experiment with skipping notes (thirds, fourths)
  • • Use as a basis for improvisation