G minor blues chords

G minor blues scale — ukulele chords and intervals

Harmonizing the G minor blues scale produces a chord family with built-in blues tension thanks to the chromatic passing tone between the fourth and fifth degrees. The chords of G minor blues are G suspended fourth, Bb minor, C suspended second, Bb minor, C suspended second, Bb minor. The 12-bar blues form (I-IV-V) is the most famous application of these harmonies. The blue note adds a diminished quality that gives chord transitions a gritty, emotional edge — the defining sound of Delta, Chicago, and electric blues. Commonly used in Blues, Rock, Jazz, R&B. Notable players include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy.

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

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

Diatonic chords: G suspended fourth, Bb minor, C suspended second, Bb minor, C suspended second, Bb minor.

This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the G minor 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 G minor blues scale on ukulele.

minor blues is the Minor pentatonic with added b5 blue note. View G Minor pentatonic scale

Related Scales

• G Minor pentatonic
• G Major blues
• G Dorian
• G Composite blues

How to Use This Scale

Use over minor chords and dominant 7th chords in blues. The b5 is a passing tone — linger on it for tension, resolve to 4 or 5.

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