Ab
Blues Scale
(Originally G#)
Note: G# Minor → Ab Minor
G# Major contains double sharps (F##) and is not on the Circle of Fifths
Ab Major is the standard key with 4 flats, commonly used in classical and jazz music.
Scale Notes
Ab1+0 semitones
Cb2+3 semitones
Db3+5 semitones
D4+6 semitones
Eb5+7 semitones
Gb6+10 semitones
Scale Information
| Root Note | Ab (from G#) | Scale Type | Blues Scale |
| Category | Blues | Number of Notes | 6 |
Interval Pattern
Semitones: 0 - 3 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 10
Pattern repeats every octave (12 semitones)
G#0
A1
A#2
B3
C4
C#5
D6
D#7
E8
F9
F#10
G11
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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 Piano music. This scale requires some musical experience to master effectively.
Characteristics
BluesyExpressiveSoulfulGritty
Practice Guide
Key Signature
4 flats (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db)
Ab - Cb - Db - D - Eb - Gb
Difficulty Level
IntermediateCircle of Fifths
Popular in classical piano music and jazz
Common Genres
ClassicalPianoJazzRomantic 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