A blues scale (piano)
The A blues scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areA – C – D – E♭ – E – G. Free to print or download below.
How to play the A blues scale
- Find the root note. Start on A. The shaded keys show the A blues scale ascending from the root up to the next A an octave higher.
- Play it hands separately. Play the scale slowly up and down with each hand on its own first, naming each note (A – C – D – E♭ – E – G), before putting hands together.
- Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The A blues scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in A.
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 piano scale free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.