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C Major Pentatonic Bass Scale

Explore the C 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|--------------------|
D|----------------2---|
A|----------2--4------|
E|-0--2--4------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: C - D - E - G - A

1
C
Step: W
2
D
Step: W
3
E
Step: m3
5
G
Step: W
6
A
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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G
G
A
C
D
E
G
D
D
E
G
A
C
D
A
A
C
D
E
G
A
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G
A
C
D
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 C Major Pentatonic bass scale?

The notes of the C Major Pentatonic bass scale are: C - D - E - G - A. 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 C 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.