C blues scale (guitar)
The C blues scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areC – E♭ – F – G♭ – G – B♭ — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the C blues scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (C); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the C blues sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every C 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 C, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the C blues scale
The C blues scale is the minor pentatonic with an added "blue note" (the flat fifth) for that classic blues bite. Its notes are C – E♭ – F – G♭ – G – B♭.
C blues scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C blues scale?
The C blues scale contains the notes C – E♭ – F – G♭ – G – B♭.
What is the C blues scale used for?
It is the minor pentatonic with an added "blue note" (the flat fifth) for that classic blues bite.
Is the C blues scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.