Interactive Bass Scale Guide
C Blues Bass Scale
Explore the C Blues 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|-----------------------|
D|----------------0--2---|
A|-------0--1--2---------|
E|-0--3------------------|Scale Notes & Interval Formula
Notes: C - D# - F - F# - G - A# (or C - Eb - F - Gb - G - Bb)
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.
Musical Character & Application
Character: Gritty and expressive, with chromatic tension around the fifth.
Typical Use: Blues, rock, funk turnarounds, fills, and call-and-response phrases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C Blues bass scale?
The notes of the C Blues bass scale are: C - D# - F - F# - G - A# (or with flats: C - Eb - F - Gb - G - Bb). The degree formula is: 1 - ♭3 - 4 - ♭5 - 5 - ♭7.
What is the musical character and typical use of the Blues scale?
Gritty and expressive, with chromatic tension around the fifth. Common musical uses: Blues, rock, funk turnarounds, fills, and call-and-response phrases.
How do I practice the C Blues 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.