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Blues Scale
The blues scale has all the same notes as the minor pentatonic, plus one note, the flatted fifth. Sometimes referred to as the "blue note" , the flatted 5th is usually used as a passing tone. The flatted 5th is used in this way because it clashes with the natural 5th of the key, a note that is in most chords that the blues scale corresponds with when improvising.
You can avoid shaky territory by using the flatted fifth in a situation where it won't clash with background chords or bass lines. You don't have to limit the flatted fifth to just a solo. This note can be put into a verse, chorus, or any other part of a song where it creates a good effect.
This scale works over the same chords as the minor pentatonic. Just be sure
to use the flatted 5th very carefully.
Formula 1, b3, 4, b5, 5, b7
