What is the E minor blues scale?

6 Note E minor Blues Scale The minor blues scale consists of the Root, flat 3rd, 4th, Flat 5th, 5th, and flat 7th. The notes found in the Em Blues Scale are E – G – B♭- B – D. The scale tone of the Em Pentatonic Blues Scale that adds the mystery and emotion of the Blues is the flatted 5th.

What chords are in the E blues scale?

With that in mind, we’ll be in the key of E blues through this entire series. The standard 12-bar blues progression has three chords in it – the 1 chord, the 4 chord, and then the 5 chord. In the key of E blues, the 1 chord is an E, the 4 chord is an A, and the 5 chord is a B.

Is there a major and minor blues scale?

The major blues scale is 1, 2,♭3, 3, 5, 6 and the minor is 1, ♭3, 4, ♭5, 5, ♭7. The latter is the same as the hexatonic scale described above.

What scales to play over minor blues?

On the iv chord, some of the most common alternatives would be the D dorian minor scale or the D minor blues scale. You might also hear a D melodic minor scale used. On the ii chord, you can play B locrian or a B “half diminished” scale. You can also play B natural minor, which can open up more options for the E chord.

What notes are in the E minor scale on guitar?

E Minor Blues Scale on the Guitar – 5 CAGED Positions, Tabs and Theory The E Minor Blues Scale contains the following notes: E – G – A – Bb – B – D For a complete lesson on the Minor Blues Scale, read this lesson.

What are the 12 bar blues chords in key of E?

And here it is in the key of E: These are the chords you’ll be using in our 12 bar blues lesson: Bar 8 Bar 9 Bar 10 Bars 11-12 (This is the turnaround. Use the B7 chord to start playing from bar 1 again, or an E major chord to end the song.)

How many positions on the minor blues scale?

For a complete lesson on the Minor Blues Scale, read this lesson. If you already know about the minor blues scale and would just like to know how to play it in five positions as well as the open position of E, read on. This page includes notation/tabs and scale diagrams for each position along the fretboard.