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E Blues Guitar Scale in Open C

Blues scale notes, fretboard positions and guitar tabs for Open C.

Formula 1 b3 4 b5 5 b7
Tuning E C G C G C
Scale Notes 6 notes

Interactive fretboard

Scale Map

Root notes are highlighted in amber. Use the buttons to isolate each five-fret position.

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E E
G
A
B♭
B
D
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G
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B♭
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D
C
D
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G
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B♭
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D
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G
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B♭
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D
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G
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B♭
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D
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C
D
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G
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B♭
B
D
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G
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B♭
G G
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B♭
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G
A
B♭
B
D
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C
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G
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B♭
B
D
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G
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B♭
Root Note Scale Note

Scale Tablature

Position 1

E|---------------------------------------|
C|---------------------------------2--4--|
G|---------------------0--2--3--4--------|
C|---------------2--4--------------------|
G|---0--2--3--4--------------------------|
C|4--------------------------------------|

0-4 frets • five-fret position fragment • 13 notes

Theory & Context

Why This Shape Works

The E Blues scale uses E, G, A, B♭, B, D and the formula 1 b3 4 b5 5 b7. In Open C tuning, the open strings run E C G C G C from highest to lowest, so use this map rather than a Standard-tuning shape. Use the map to locate each E root, then select a five-fret position to see its tablature. The chord suggestions use notes from this scale.

Overview

Blues sounds gritty, tense and expressive. Try it for turnarounds, blues-rock phrasing and greasy lead work. Open C is C-G-C-G-C-E from low to high. Its open strings form a C major chord, with C on three strings.

Practice Tip

Treat the b5 as a passing colour and resolve it quickly for the classic bite. In Open C, use the three open C strings to check the roots when practising in C.

  • E
  • G
  • A
  • B♭
  • B
  • D

Suggested Chords

Works Well With This Scale

These chords contain notes from the selected scale.

  • Emminor
  • E5power
  • Em7minor 7
  • Esus4sus4
  • Gmminor
  • G5power
  • Gsus2sus2
  • A5power
  • Asus4sus4
  • Asus2sus2

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