Interactive Bass Scale Guide
C Lydian Bass Scale
Explore the C Lydian 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|-------------------1--2---|
A|----------1--2--4---------|
E|-0--2--4------------------|Scale Notes & Interval Formula
Notes: C - D - E - F# - G - A - B (or C - D - E - Gb - G - A - B)
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: Bright and weightless, colored by the raised fourth.
Typical Use: Major-seven sharp-eleven harmony, filmic passages, and open vamps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C Lydian bass scale?
The notes of the C Lydian bass scale are: C - D - E - F# - G - A - B (or with flats: C - D - E - Gb - G - A - B). The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - 3 - ♯4 - 5 - 6 - 7.
What is the musical character and typical use of the Lydian scale?
Bright and weightless, colored by the raised fourth. Common musical uses: Major-seven sharp-eleven harmony, filmic passages, and open vamps.
How do I practice the C Lydian 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.