Harmonic Guitar Blues Scale

The Blues Scale on Harmonica and Guitar

Let's start adding Blue notes to form the Blues Scale.

Harp N Guitar Blues - Blues Scale

Lesson Info

Lesson Length: 7:00
Instructor: George Goodman

Concepts
* Blues Scale
* Swing Rhythm
* Playing single notes on harmonica
* Continue getting familiar reading music

Recommended Gear

takamine-eg541sc acoustic guitar

Takamine EG541SC
I am playing my black tak in this one.

This is a Takamine G Series EG541SC bought in North Carolina when I was playing in a band called Double Take.
Specs:
Top - Solid Spruce
Back - Nato
Sides - Nato
Finger Board - Rosewood
Electronics - TK40
Finish - Gloss Black
Check out more Takamine G Series Guitars

Hohner Specail 20

The C harmonica is required in this one.
A C harmonica is the first one you need to follow along with the lessons on the site. I often play a Hohner Special 20 Harmonica in the key of C through a Shure Green Bullet microphone Model 5200 and Fender Super Champ amplifier

 

Hohner Harmonica HolderHohner Harmonica Holder

The Hohner Harmonica Neck Holder fits harmonicas up to 7-1/2" long.

With a long-lasting nickel-plated finish, this harmonica rack is adjustable and fits any neck shape.

 

Help File

Guitar Harmonica MethodGeorge Goodman's Guitar and Harmonica Method

The Blues Scale

Blues Scale Notes, Guitar And Harmonica Tabs

The unique sound of the Blues is partly attributed to lowering the pitch of key tones such as the third and the fifth by a semi-tone. Playing the flat or minor third and flat fifth against the dominant 7th chord sounds great – raw and gritty. These notes make up an important part of what’s known as the Blues Scale.
Compared to a major scale, here are the degrees that make up the scale:
1 3b 4 4# or 5b 5 7b – Root, flat 3rd, 4, sharp 4, 5, flat 7
Note that the second and sixth aren’t part of the scale.

The staff below shows the notes for the blues scale in the key of G.
The harmonica tabs are also shown. Bending is required. Do your best.

The Blues Scale

Guitar Tabs For G Blues Scale
E|-----------------------------------------
B|-----------------------------------------
G|-----------------------------------------
D|------------------3--5--3-----------------
A|--------3--4--5-----------5--4--3--------
E|--3--6--------------------------------6--3--

Play each note of the Blues scale together on guitar and harmonica.
Use the guitar and your ear to help get the harmonica bends right.

Guitar Chords For G Blues

G7 Blues Chords

The Blues scale can be played over the entire Blues progression whether on the I, IV, or V chords.
Set up a simple blues swing rhythm on guitar strumming a 12 Bar Blues, play the harmonica over the G Blues scale.
Work on single notes, and on the single bends on draw 3 and draw 4.

Then go ahead and get carried away.

5 Pack Case of Hohner Special 20s

The Hohner Special Case consists of 5 Special 20 harmonicas in the most popular keys: G, A, C, D, and E.
What do I like about the Special 20s?
Great Sound, Smooth Comb, Responsive to Bending - but not loose, Affordable. I play Special 20s more than any other model.

Martin Acoustic Guitar Strings

martin strings

Martin M140 Light Acoustic Guitar Strings have an 80/20 composition for brilliance, clarity, and longevity of sound and Studio-quality performance.
If it's been a while since you've changed your strings, you won't believe the difference in the sound. These are some excellent Martin strings. Need I say more? Totally affordable.

Hohner Harmonica Holder

Hohner Harmonica Holder

The Hohner Harmonica Neck Holder fits harmonicas up to 7-1/2" long, has a nickel plated finish and fits any neck shape.

I have used a similar holder for over 25 years. This no-nonsense holder will work for you.

The Blues

The Blues On Harmonica and Guitar

The Blues On Harmonica and Guitar
Harmonica and Guitar Chords

Harmonica and Guitar Chords
Harmonica and Guitar Chord Tones

Harmonica and Guitar Chord Tones
Harmonica and Guitar Chord Tones With Added 6th

Harmonica and Guitar Chord Tones With Added 6th
Blues Scale

Blues Scale
Blues In E

Blues In E
5 6 Blues Shuffle In A

5 6 Blues Shuffle In A
Notes on the 6th String

Notes on the 6th String
Notes on the 5th String

Notes on the 5th String
5 6 Blues Shuffle - Root on 6th String

5 6 Blues Shuffle - Root on 6th String
5 6 Blues Shuffle - Root on 5th String

5 6 Blues Shuffle - Root on 5th String
Offbeat Blues Rhythm

Offbeat Blues Rhythm
Offbeat Blues Rhythm With Harmonica Shots

Offbeat Blues Rhythm With Harmonica Shots
Offbeat Blues Rhythm With Harmonica Chords

Offbeat Blues Rhythm With Harmonica Chords
Blues Root 7 Riff

Blues Root 7 Riff
Blues Root 7 and the 5 6 Shuffle

Blues Root 7 and the 5 6 Shuffle
Riffin' Offbeat

Riffin' Offbeat
Riffin' and the 5 6 Shuffle

Riffin' and the 5 6 Shuffle
C7 Blues Finger Picking Rhythm

C7 Blues Finger Picking Rhythm

2 responses to “Blues Scale”

  1. Leon Greenwell says:
    November 17, 2020 at 12:52 pm

    I enjoyed your getting carried away. Most encouraging!

  2. George says:
    December 2, 2020 at 6:26 pm

    Hi Leon!
    The best thing about playing guitar and harmonica is that you are your own one man jam session.
    Getting carried away is the point.
    Peace

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