B blues scale (piano)
The B blues scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areB – D – E – F – F♯ – A. Free to print or download below.
How to play the B blues scale
- Find the root note. Start on B. The shaded keys show the B blues scale ascending from the root up to the next B an octave higher.
- Play it hands separately. Play the scale slowly up and down with each hand on its own first, naming each note (B – D – E – F – F♯ – A), before putting hands together.
- Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The B blues scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in B.
Notes in the B blues scale
The B blues scale is the minor pentatonic with an added "blue note" (the flat fifth) for that classic blues bite. Its notes are B – D – E – F – F♯ – A.
B blues scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B blues scale?
The B blues scale contains the notes B – D – E – F – F♯ – A.
What is the B blues scale used for?
It is the minor pentatonic with an added "blue note" (the flat fifth) for that classic blues bite.
Is the B blues piano scale free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.