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