B♭ Major Blues
Major pentatonic + the chromatic ♭3 passing tone. Country, rockabilly, and bluegrass colour.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the B♭ Major Blues scale?
The B♭ Major Blues scale uses the notes B♭, C, C♯, D, F, G (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Major Blues scale formula?
The Major Blues scale follows the interval pattern W H H W+H W W+H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on B♭ to get the B♭ Major Blues scale.
What chords work over B♭ Major Blues?
Major Blues works over the I7 / IV7 / V7 of country / bluegrass / rockabilly progressions. The ♭3 is a passing tone.
How do I finger B♭ Major Blues on Flute?
On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.
When would I use the Major Blues scale?
Major pentatonic + the chromatic ♭3 passing tone. Country, rockabilly, and bluegrass colour.