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A Major Pentatonic Bass Scale

Explore the A Major Pentatonic 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|----------1--3--6---|
D|----1--3------------|
A|-4------------------|
E|--------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: A - B - C# - E - F# (or A - B - Db - E - Gb)

1
A
Step: W
2
B
Step: W
3
C#
Step: m3
5
E
Step: W
6
F#
Step: m3

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
A
B
C#
E
F#
D
E
F#
A
B
C#
A
A
B
C#
E
F#
A
E
E
F#
A
B
C#
E

Musical Character & Application

Character: Clear, spacious, and hard to clash with.

Typical Use: Country, soul, pop, major-key fills, and simple melodic improvisation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the A Major Pentatonic bass scale?

The notes of the A Major Pentatonic bass scale are: A - B - C# - E - F# (or with flats: A - B - Db - E - Gb). The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 - 6.

What is the musical character and typical use of the Major Pentatonic scale?

Clear, spacious, and hard to clash with. Common musical uses: Country, soul, pop, major-key fills, and simple melodic improvisation.

How do I practice the A Major Pentatonic 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.