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Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide

F#/Gb Major Bass Chord

Master the F# chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.

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4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation

G|--------------|
D|----------4---|
A|----1--4------|
E|-2------------|

Chord Tones & Degree Formula

Chord Tones: F# - A# - C#

F# Major is the same set of pitches as Gb Major; this page spells the notes from F#.

1
F#
Interval: +0st
3
A#
Interval: +4st
5
C#
Interval: +7st

Interactive Fretboard Chart

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Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.

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Musical Role & Bass Application

Character: Bright, stable, and foundational.

Bass Application: Major key roots (I, IV, V), melodic fills, and solid bass foundation.

All the notes of the F# Major chord fit inside F# Major, F# Mixolydian and F# Major Pentatonic; they also fit B Major.

See whether every note lands on a real bass in the bass pitch trainer, or practise it over a ready-made line from the multi-track MIDI bass riffs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the F#/Gb Major bass chord?

The chord tones of the F# Major bass chord are: F# - A# - C#. The formula is: 1 - 3 - 5. F# Major is the same set of pitches as Gb Major; this page spells the notes from F#.

How do bassists use Major chords in basslines?

Bright, stable, and foundational. Major key roots (I, IV, V), melodic fills, and solid bass foundation.

How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?

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