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Ab/G# Harmonic Minor Bass Scale

Explore the Ab/G# Harmonic Minor 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|-------------1--2---------|
A|----1--2--4---------------|
E|-4------------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: Ab - Bb - Cb - Db - Eb - Fb - G

Ab Harmonic Minor is the same set of pitches as G# Harmonic Minor; this page spells the notes from Ab.

1
Ab
Step: W
2
Bb
Step: H
♭3
Cb
Step: W
4
Db
Step: W
5
Eb
Step: H
♭6
Fb
Step: A2
7
G
Step: H

Diatonic Chords in this Scale

Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:

i
Ab Minor
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ii°
Bb Diminished
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III+
Cb Augmented
Augmented triad
iv
Db Minor
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V
Eb Major
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VI
Fb Major
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vii°
G Diminished
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Interactive Fretboard Chart

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

Nut
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
G
G
Ab
Bb
Cb
Db
Eb
Fb
G
D
Eb
Fb
G
Ab
Bb
Cb
Db
A
Bb
Cb
Db
Eb
Fb
G
Ab
E
Fb
G
Ab
Bb
Cb
Db
Eb
Fb

Musical Character & Application

Character: Tense and dramatic, with a strong leading tone.

Typical Use: Minor-key dominant resolution, metal, classical lines, and Latin harmony.

Same notes from another root: Eb Phrygian Dominant. Closest on the same root: G# Natural Minor and Ab Melodic Minor. Chords on this root that sit inside it: G# Minor chord.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the Ab/G# Harmonic Minor bass scale?

The notes of the Ab Harmonic Minor bass scale are: Ab - Bb - Cb - Db - Eb - Fb - G. The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - ♭3 - 4 - 5 - ♭6 - 7. Ab Harmonic Minor is the same set of pitches as G# Harmonic Minor; this page spells the notes from Ab.

What is the musical character and typical use of the Harmonic Minor scale?

Tense and dramatic, with a strong leading tone. Common musical uses: Minor-key dominant resolution, metal, classical lines, and Latin harmony.

How do I practice the Ab/G# Harmonic Minor 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.