How to Play the Minor Blues Scale II for Guitar

The minor blues scale II is built from the second note of the minor blues scale I, with the root falling on the third last note of the scale. Learning to play the minor blues scale II will help you play the blues scale in different positions and keys along the neck of the guitar.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Guitar

How to Play the Minor Blues Scale II for Guitar

1. Position the left-hand index finger on the sixth fret of the sixth string. Pluck the note with a pick or right-hand finger.

2. Place the left-hand ring finger on the eighth fret of the sixth string. Play the string.

3. Position the left-hand index finger on the fourth fret of the fifth string. Play the note with the right hand.

4. Place the left-hand index finger on the fifth fret of the fifth string. Pluck the string with the right hand.

5. Position the left-hand pinky finger on the eighth fret of the fifth string. Play the note.

6. Place the left-hand index finger on the fifth fret of the fourth string. Pluck the string.

7. Position the left-hand pinky finger on the eighth fret of the fourth string. Play the note with the right hand.

8. Place the left-hand index finger on the fifth fret of the third string. Play the note.

How to Play the Minor Blues Scale II for Guitar Part II

9. Position the left-hand middle finger on the sixth fret of the third string. Play the string with the right hand.

10. Place the left-hand ring finger on the seventh fret of the third string. Pluck the note.

11. Place the left-hand index finger on the sixth fret of the second string. Play the string.

12. Position the left-hand ring finger on the eighth fret of the second string. Pluck the string with the right hand. This note is the root of the scale, which is a G in this example.

13. Place the left-hand index finger on the sixth fret of the first string. Play the note with the right hand.

14. Position the left-hand ring finger on the eighth fret of the first string. Pluck the string.

15. 

    Play all fourteen notes in a row to produce the G minor blues scale II. Refer to the given example if needed.

16. Practice playing the minor blues scale II in different keys across the neck. The third last note of the scale is the root , which indicates the key. For example, starting this scale on the eighth fret will produce an A minor blues scale II as the third last note of the scale is an A, tenth fret of the second string.

Tips & Warnings

• Learning to identify the root of the scale, the third last note, will allow you to quickly and easily apply this scale to any musical situation.

Resources

• Guitar Scale Practice Guide
• Free Guitar Lessons