Interactive Bass Scale Guide
A Locrian Bass Scale
Explore the A Locrian 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--4--6---|
D|----0--2--4---------------|
A|-4------------------------|
E|--------------------------|Scale Notes & Interval Formula
Notes: A - A# - C - D - D# - F - G (or A - Bb - C - D - Eb - F - G)
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: Unstable and unresolved, with both a flat second and flat fifth.
Typical Use: Half-diminished chords, minor-key ii chords, and controlled tension.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the A Locrian bass scale?
The notes of the A Locrian bass scale are: A - A# - C - D - D# - F - G (or with flats: A - Bb - C - D - Eb - F - G). The degree formula is: 1 - ♭2 - ♭3 - 4 - ♭5 - ♭6 - ♭7.
What is the musical character and typical use of the Locrian scale?
Unstable and unresolved, with both a flat second and flat fifth. Common musical uses: Half-diminished chords, minor-key ii chords, and controlled tension.
How do I practice the A Locrian 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.