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Interactive Bass Scale Guide

C# Major Bass Scale

Explore the C# Major 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--3---|
A|-------0--1--3------------|
E|-1--3---------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: C# - D# - F - F# - G# - A# - C (or Db - Eb - F - Gb - Ab - Bb - C)

1
C#
Step: W
2
D#
Step: W
3
F
Step: H
4
F#
Step: W
5
G#
Step: W
6
A#
Step: W
7
C
Step: H

Diatonic Chords in this Scale

Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:

Interactive Fretboard Chart

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Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.

Nut
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
G
G#
A#
C
C#
D#
F
F#
D
D#
F
F#
G#
A#
C
C#
A
A#
C
C#
D#
F
F#
G#
E
F
F#
G#
A#
C
C#
D#

Musical Character & Application

Character: Open, resolved, and harmonically complete.

Typical Use: Major keys, melodic bass lines, and mapping diatonic chord tones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the C# Major bass scale?

The notes of the C# Major bass scale are: C# - D# - F - F# - G# - A# - C (or with flats: Db - Eb - F - Gb - Ab - Bb - C). The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7.

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

Open, resolved, and harmonically complete. Common musical uses: Major keys, melodic bass lines, and mapping diatonic chord tones.

How do I practice the C# Major 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.