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.