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F♯ blues minor scale on ukulele
F♯ blues minor contains F♯, A, B, C, C♯, and E. Box 1 places the root at string 3, fret 6 and string 2, fret 2.
How it is built
Formula 1, ♭3, 4, ♭5, 5, ♭7
How do you play the F♯ blues minor scale on ukulele?
F♯ blues minor in box 1 runs from fret 0 to fret 3, 8 notes across 4 strings, from C on the C string at fret 0 up to C on the A string at fret 3. The root falls on the E string at fret 2.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 2 | A |
| 3 (C) | 0, 1 | C, C♯ |
| 2 (E) | 0, 2 | E, F♯ |
| 1 (A) | 0, 2, 3 | A, B, C |
Box 2 · frets 4–7
F♯ blues minor in box 2 runs from fret 4 to fret 7, 9 notes across 4 strings, from E on the C string at fret 4 up to E on the A string at fret 7. The root falls on the C string at fret 6.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 4, 5, 6 | B, C, C♯ |
| 3 (C) | 4, 6 | E, F♯ |
| 2 (E) | 5, 7 | A, B |
| 1 (A) | 4, 7 | C♯, E |
Box 3 · frets 6–9
F♯ blues minor in box 3 runs from fret 6 to fret 9, 9 notes across 4 strings, from F♯ on the C string at fret 6 up to F♯ on the A string at fret 9. The root falls on the C string at fret 6 and the A string at fret 9.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 6, 9 | C♯, E |
| 3 (C) | 6, 9 | F♯, A |
| 2 (E) | 7, 8, 9 | B, C, C♯ |
| 1 (A) | 7, 9 | E, F♯ |
Box 4 · frets 9–12
F♯ blues minor in box 4 runs from fret 9 to fret 12, 9 notes across 4 strings, from A on the C string at fret 9 up to A on the A string at fret 12. The root falls on the G string at fret 11 and the A string at fret 9.
Every note in this box, string by string
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 9, 11 | E, F♯ |
| 3 (C) | 9, 11, 12 | A, B, C |
| 2 (E) | 9, 12 | C♯, E |
| 1 (A) | 9, 12 | F♯, A |
Why it sounds like that
F♯ blues minor adds the ♭5 C to F♯ minor pentatonic. The scale degrees are 1, ♭3, 4, ♭5, 5, and ♭7. The ♭5 sits between the 4 and 5. Use it over F♯ minor and F♯ 5th chords.
When to use it
F♯ blues minor works over F♯ minor and F♯ 5th chords. It fits blues, rock, and funk progressions in F♯. Try it over F♯ minor and F♯ 5th.
Which position to practise
Learn Box 1 first. It covers frets 0–3 and keeps the root on string 3, fret 6.
Common questions
What notes are in F♯ blues minor?
F♯ blues minor contains F♯, A, B, C, C♯, and E. The scale degrees are 1, ♭3, 4, ♭5, 5, and ♭7. The ♭5 C is the blue note. It is also spelled G♭ in enharmonic notation for the same sounding root.
Which chords fit F♯ blues minor?
F♯ blues minor fits F♯ minor and F♯ 5th chords. The scale contains the chord tones of F♯ minor. The ♭5 adds tension over the 5th chord.
How do I practice F♯ blues minor?
Start with Box 1 and play the notes ascending and descending. Use a metronome and gradually increase the tempo. Slide between C and C♯ to hear the blues sound.