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Learning Ukulele with Curt

Learning The Blues Scale on `Ukulele

Learn the Blues ( Minor Pentatonic ) and Pentatonic ( Major Pentatonic ) scales on ukulele. A practical approach to learning theses two essential scales using the Blues. These five note scales, the Major Pentatonic and the Blues or Minor Pentatonic scales are two of the most common scales used in contemporary music.

Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: UL13

Main Category: Blues Main Instrument: Ukulele

Subjects: Chords

2026-08-23

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Learning The Blues Scale on `Ukulele

Learn the Blues ( Minor Pentatonic ) and Pentatonic ( Major Pentatonic ) scales on ukulele. A practical approach to learning theses two essential scales using the Blues. These five note scales, the Major Pentatonic and the Blues or Minor Pentatonic scales are two of the most common scales used in contemporary music.

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The Blues

A Feeling, A Scale, A Progression

A Blues Scale

In the Key of C the C Blues Scale is: C Eb F G Bb C' ( 1 b3 4 5 b7 8 of the C Major scale )

A Blues Progression?

The most common form of a blues chord progression is twelve measures in length containing three four measure sections using the primary chords of a key. The primary chords of a major or minor key are the I , IV , and V chords.

While other measure lengths are possible, such as eight and sixteen measures, the twelve measure form is the most common.

A Feeling

A song can be blues simple in its performance and how the performing artists interprets it.

A Guide to Blues Chord Progression for Ukulele A to Z - C Tuning

A Guide to Blues Chord Progression for Ukulele A to Z - C Tuning

The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today. 26 blues progression in C and G tuning, progressing from basic to advanced jazz progression, with chord grids and substitutions explained.

A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z

A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z

The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today. 26 blues progressions in C and G tuning, progressing from basic to advanced jazz progressions, with chord grids and substitutions explained.

A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z - G Tuning

A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z - G Tuning

The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today. 26 blues progression in C and G tuning, progressing from basic to advanced jazz progression, with chord grids and substitutions explained.

QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Blues

QuickStart Scale Fingerings for Ukulele, C Tuning - Blues

The Blues or Minor Pentatonic is one of six essential scales for ALL ukulele players. One octave scale fingering solutions for strings four and three and any finger with the Blues scale chords are covered in all keys. Sample chord progressions for practice are included. Tunings: C with low or high G - (GCEA or gCEA).

A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z

A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z

26 basic and advanced chord progressions with example chords in C tuning, hig or low G.

Blues Chord Progressions

Blues Chord Progressions

From A to Z - These are the 26 blues chord progressions, extracted from my book "Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z" for use with on-line and private students.

The Blues Progression in Common Keys

The Blues Progression in Common Keys

This series of common blues chord progressions uses the seventh chord vs. a triad to explore the blues chord progression.

C Blues/Minor Pentatonic - Open Posiiton

C Blues/Minor Pentatonic - Open Posiiton

C Blues/Minor Pentatonic scale. The Blues is one of the six essential scales that every ukulele player should know.

Exploring the Blues on Ukulele

Exploring the Blues on Ukulele

A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z explores the “Blues” chord progressions. The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today.