G Major Blues
G · A · B♭ · B · D · E
G Major Blues is the G major pentatonic with a flattened third slipped in as a passing note, giving you the sweetness of the major pentatonic plus one gritty blue note to lean on. It's the sound of country lead playing, swampy southern rock, and the brighter side of blues. The trick is treating that flat third as a passing tone rather than a place to land.
Left-handed
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Play-alongs where G Major Blues has been identified to match well with the track.
Rhythm Avenue l Groovy Blues Backing Track in G Major l BT 710
Incorporates an additional 'blues note' not present in the major pentatonic, adding a classic blues flavor.
Sunny Afternoon Groove Guitar Backing Track Jam in G
This scale helps highlight the sunny, laid-back quality of the track while introducing bluesy nuances over the progression.
Smooth Groove Rhythm Blues Backing Track in G Major l BT 688
Combining the major pentatonic with a blue note, this scale offers a sophisticated blues sound ideal for this track.
Feeling Fancy Blues Guitar Backing Track in G Major l BT 668
Combine the lightness of major with the added expressive blues note to create an emotional narrative.
Straight 12 Bar Blues Guitar Backing Track in G Major l BT 572
Adds a bluesy feel by incorporating a passing flat 3rd, making your solos more expressive.
Lonely Road Blues Guitar Backing Track in G Minor (Gm7) l BT 576
This adds a distinctive ‘blue note’ that can intensify the emotional expression of a solo.
Stank Face Blues Guitar Backing Track Jam in G major
Great for emphasizing the bluesy feel throughout the progression.
Deep Soulful Blues Guitar Backing Track in G Major l BT 583
Incorporating the G major blues scale will enable you to blend traditional blues sounds with the inherent lightness of a major key.
Sunset Blues Ballad Guitar Backing Track Jam in G major
Add the major blues scale to incorporate blue notes that are signature to blues music.
Hazy Crunch Blues Backing Track in G minor | SZBT 1090
Switching to a G major blues scale creates a uplifting contrast and works beautifully when highlighting the Bb major chord.