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