B♭ Blues
Learn the B♭ Blues scale on guitar: notes (B♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, F, A♭), interval formula, positions, and an interactive audio tool.
Enharmonic name: B♭ / A♯Quick answer
A minor pentatonic sound sharpened by the expressive blue note. Its notes are B♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, F, A♭.
Positions
6 string E
Fret: 0, 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 12
5 string A
Fret: 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11
4 string D
Fret: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 11
3 string G
Fret: 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10
2 string B
Fret: 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11
1 string E
Fret: 0, 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 12
Notes
- B♭R
- D♭m3
- E♭P4
- F♭♭5
- FP5
- A♭m7
Intervals
R · m3 · P4 · ♭5 · P5 · m7
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭ Blues scale?
B♭ · D♭ · E♭ · F♭ · F · A♭