Interactive Bass Scale Guide
A Blues Bass Scale
Explore the A Blues on 4, 5, and 6-string bass fretboards with interactive looper, note charts, TAB, and metronome practice.
4-String Bass TAB & Notation
Copy this 1-octave ASCII TAB chart or follow along with the looper above:
G|----------0--1--4--6---|
D|----2--4---------------|
A|-4---------------------|
E|-----------------------|Scale Notes & Interval Formula
Notes: A - C - D - D# - E - G (or A - C - D - Eb - E - G)
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.
Musical Character & Application
Character: Gritty and expressive, with chromatic tension around the fifth.
Typical Use: Blues, rock, funk turnarounds, fills, and call-and-response phrases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the A Blues bass scale?
The notes of the A Blues bass scale are: A - C - D - D# - E - G (or with flats: A - C - D - Eb - E - G). The degree formula is: 1 - ♭3 - 4 - ♭5 - 5 - ♭7.
What is the musical character and typical use of the Blues scale?
Gritty and expressive, with chromatic tension around the fifth. Common musical uses: Blues, rock, funk turnarounds, fills, and call-and-response phrases.
How do I practice the A Blues on 4, 5, and 6-string bass?
Use Basnote's interactive fretboard to switch between 4-string (EADG), 5-string (BEADG), and 6-string (BEADGC) charts, hear real-time audio playback, and follow animated bass TAB with adaptive tempos.