The Blues Scale

In this video

Learn how to play the blues scale, about it's similarity to the minor pentatonic and also be introduced to the concept of intervals.

Best song example - Sunshine Of Your Love by Cream

Lesson aims

  1. Play position 1 of the blues scale
  2. Know the similarity between the blues scale and the minor pentatonic
  3. Introduction to intervals

Part 1 - Blues scale shape 1

Basically the same as the minor pentatonic position 1 but with the blues note added (in light blue)

Exercise 6a - Blues scale shape 1

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Part 2 - Blues scale shape 1 extensions

Basically the same as the minor pentatonic extensions, but with the blues note added (in light blue)

Exercise 6b - Blues scale extensions (with finger switch)

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