What are the notes of the E major blues scale?

The notes are E, F♯, G, G♯, B, C♯.

What is the pattern of the E major blues scale?

The sequence of steps is W – H – H – W+H – W – W+H (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 ♭3 3 5 6.

Which chords is the E major blues scale used over?

It is used over E6, Em6: the chords on the tonic made of the notes of the scale.

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E major blues scale

The E major blues scale is made of the notes E, F♯, G, G♯, B, C♯. It has 6 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 ♭3 3 5 6.

Blues · 6 notes

Note names

1E
2F♯
♭3G
3G♯
5B
6C♯

PatternW – H – H – W+H – W – W+H(W = whole step, H = half step)

The pentatonic scales with one extra passing note, the blue note. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.

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Mode and chords

The major pentatonic with the minor 3rd as a passing note into the major 3rd. It is the sound of happier blues and country.

Used overE6 Em6

Put it into practice

The scale played in thirds over one octave: one of the exercises MEG generates from this scale.

This scale is not part of the demo: in the MEG app you will find it in every key, with 24 patterns.

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the E major blues scale?: The notes are E, F♯, G, G♯, B, C♯.
What is the pattern of the E major blues scale?: The sequence of steps is W – H – H – W+H – W – W+H (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 ♭3 3 5 6.
Which chords is the E major blues scale used over?: It is used over E6, Em6: the chords on the tonic made of the notes of the scale.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 9, 2026.