Interactive Bass Scale Guide
A Diminished Whole-Half Bass Scale
Explore the A Diminished Whole-Half 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--2--3--5--6---|
D|----1--2--4------------------|
A|-4---------------------------|
E|-----------------------------|Scale Notes & Interval Formula
Notes: A - B - C - D - D# - F - F# - G# (or A - B - C - D - Eb - F - Gb - Ab)
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.
Musical Character & Application
Character: Balanced and angular, outlining diminished-seventh symmetry.
Typical Use: Diminished-seventh chords, connectors, chromatic bass movement, and tension.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the A Diminished Whole-Half bass scale?
The notes of the A Diminished Whole-Half bass scale are: A - B - C - D - D# - F - F# - G# (or with flats: A - B - C - D - Eb - F - Gb - Ab). The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - ♭3 - 4 - ♭5 - ♭6 - 6 - 7.
What is the musical character and typical use of the Diminished Whole-Half scale?
Balanced and angular, outlining diminished-seventh symmetry. Common musical uses: Diminished-seventh chords, connectors, chromatic bass movement, and tension.
How do I practice the A Diminished Whole-Half 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.