Improvising On The Blues Scale (Video)
Here are some ideas for improvising on the blues scale. I picked the key of F, but of course you can play it in any key you choose as well. Notice that in the blues scale we use a flat 3rd, a flat 5th, and a flat 7th, plus the other notes of the diatonic scale. It is the juxtaposition between the notes of the scale and the flatted notes that creates the typical “blues” sound. Watch this short video:
For a complete course in playing the blues please go to Playing Blues, Boogie & Rhythm & Blues