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How to Play the D Blues Scale on Guitar

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D Blues Scale - Root on 6th String
D Blues Scale with root on 6th string

D Blues Scale with root on 6th string

Performance Tips For This Blues Scale Position

  • first finger plays bottom note on all six strings
  • fourth (pinky) finger should play the notes three frets up on the 6th, 3rd and 2nd strings
  • fretting hand should stay in position for the entire blues scale

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