A blues scale (guitar)
The A blues scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areA – C – D – E♭ – E – G — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the A blues scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (A); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the A blues sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every A blues note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
- Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in A, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the A blues scale
The A blues scale is the minor pentatonic with an added "blue note" (the flat fifth) for that classic blues bite. Its notes are A – C – D – E♭ – E – G.
A blues scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A blues scale?
The A blues scale contains the notes A – C – D – E♭ – E – G.
What is the A blues scale used for?
It is the minor pentatonic with an added "blue note" (the flat fifth) for that classic blues bite.
Is the A blues scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.