Major Blues Scales on Piano
The major blues scale adds a chromatic passing tone (the ♭3, or "blue note") between the 2nd and 3rd degrees of the major pentatonic scale. This single addition transforms a bright, folk-like scale into something with swing, attitude, and blues inflection — perfect for soloing over major-key blues progressions and jazz standards.
Formula: W–H–H–WH–W–WH
Intervals: P1–M2–m3–M3–P5–M6–P8
Scale degrees: 1–2–♭3–3–5–6
Sound: Swinging, bluesy, bright with grit
Also known as: Major pentatonic with a blue note (♭3)
Major Blues Scale in All 18 Keys
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C Major Blues Scale
C# Major Blues Scale
Db Major Blues Scale
D Major Blues Scale
D# Major Blues Scale
Eb Major Blues Scale
E Major Blues Scale
F Major Blues Scale
F# Major Blues Scale
Gb Major Blues Scale
G Major Blues Scale
G# Major Blues Scale
Ab Major Blues Scale
A Major Blues Scale
A# Major Blues Scale
Bb Major Blues Scale
B Major Blues Scale
Cb Major Blues Scale