First of all, to be able to learn the Blues Scale for "D", you need to know what is "Blues Scales".
The blues scale consists of the following: Root, b3rd, 4th, #4th, 5th and b7th.
EXAMPLE: F blues Scale = F, Ab, Bb, B, C, Eb, F
When playing a twelve bar blues in the key of Bb, use the Bb blues scale: Bb, Db, Eb, E, F, Ab, Bb
The blues scale can also be used over minor chords when the minor chord is sounded for 2, 4, 8, or 16
measures or longer.
EXAMPLE: If D minor is sounded for eight measures, you may use the D blues scale: D, F,
G, Ab, A, C, D
When playing in minor tonalities you may choose to alternate between the dorian minor and the blues
scale, both having the same root tone.
EXAMPLE: If D minor is sounded for eight measures, play D minor(dorian) or play D blues scale or alternate between the two scale sounds.
The blues scale is used to convey a "Funky," "Down-Home," "Earthy" or "Bluesy" sound/feel. So, now that we have discussed what is Blues Scales, to answer your question. The D Blues Scale is: D, F, G, Ab, A, C, D
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