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