Interactive Bass Scale Guide
Ab/G# Melodic Minor Bass Scale
Explore the Ab/G# Melodic Minor 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---|
D|-------------1--3---------|
A|----1--2--4---------------|
E|-4------------------------|Scale Notes & Interval Formula
Notes: Ab - Bb - Cb - Db - Eb - F - G
Ab Melodic Minor is the same set of pitches as G# Melodic Minor; this page spells the notes from Ab.
Diatonic Chords in this Scale
Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.
Musical Character & Application
Character: Minor at its core, but smooth and harmonically modern.
Typical Use: Jazz minor harmony, altered dominant sounds, and fluid melodic movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Ab/G# Melodic Minor bass scale?
The notes of the Ab Melodic Minor bass scale are: Ab - Bb - Cb - Db - Eb - F - G. The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - ♭3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7. Ab Melodic Minor is the same set of pitches as G# Melodic Minor; this page spells the notes from Ab.
What is the musical character and typical use of the Melodic Minor scale?
Minor at its core, but smooth and harmonically modern. Common musical uses: Jazz minor harmony, altered dominant sounds, and fluid melodic movement.
How do I practice the Ab/G# Melodic 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.