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