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Ab/G# Diminished Whole-Half Bass Scale

Explore the Ab/G# Diminished Whole-Half on 4, 5, and 6-string bass fretboards with interactive looper, note charts, TAB, and metronome practice.

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4-String Bass TAB & Notation

Copy this 1-octave ASCII TAB chart or follow along with the looper above: 

G|----------------------0--1---|
D|-------------0--2--3---------|
A|----1--2--4------------------|
E|-4---------------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: Ab - Bb - B - Db - D - E - F - G

Ab Diminished Whole-Half is the same set of pitches as G# Diminished Whole-Half; this page spells the notes from Ab.

1
Ab
Step: W
2
Bb
Step: H
♭3
B
Step: W
4
Db
Step: H
♭5
D
Step: W
♭6
E
Step: H
6
F
Step: W
7
G
Step: H

Interactive Fretboard Chart

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Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
G
G
Ab
Bb
B
Db
D
E
F
G
D
D
E
F
G
Ab
Bb
B
Db
D
A
Bb
B
Db
D
E
F
G
Ab
E
E
F
G
Ab
Bb
B
Db
D
E

Musical Character & Application

Character: Balanced and angular, outlining diminished-seventh symmetry.

Typical Use: Diminished-seventh chords, connectors, chromatic bass movement, and tension.

Same notes from another root: Db Diminished Half-Whole. Chords on this root that sit inside it: G# Diminished chord.

Take it from the screen to your instrument with the audio-interface bass trainer, or practise it over a ready-made line from the Riff Lab riff packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the Ab/G# Diminished Whole-Half bass scale?

The notes of the Ab Diminished Whole-Half bass scale are: Ab - Bb - B - Db - D - E - F - G. The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - ♭3 - 4 - ♭5 - ♭6 - 6 - 7. Ab Diminished Whole-Half is the same set of pitches as G# Diminished Whole-Half; this page spells the notes from Ab.

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 Ab/G# 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.