A♭ Major Blues
Major pentatonic + the chromatic ♭3 passing tone. Country, rockabilly, and bluegrass colour.
Playback sounds a perfect 5th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: FluidR3_GM SoundFont (public domain)
What notes are in the A♭ Major Blues scale?
The A♭ Major Blues scale uses the notes A♭, B♭, B, C, E♭, F (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 A♭ to get the A♭ Major Blues scale.
What chords work over A♭ 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 A♭ Major Blues on French Horn?
On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).
When would I use the Major Blues scale?
Major pentatonic + the chromatic ♭3 passing tone. Country, rockabilly, and bluegrass colour.