C blues chords

All guitar chords for the C blues scale

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C blues scale diatonic chords

IC sus4
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IIE♭ minor
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IIIF sus2
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IVF♯ minor
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VG sus4
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VIB♭ minor
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Fretboard diagram

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C blues scale — chords and intervals

The C blues scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭3 4 ♭5 5 ♭7.

Intervals: 3H-W-H-H-3H-W.

Diatonic chords: C sus4, Eb minor, F sus2, Gb minor, G sus4, Bb minor.

DegreesChord
IC sus4
iiEb minor
iiiF sus2
IVGb minor
VG sus4
viBb minor

This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the C blues scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C blues scale on guitar.

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