D Chromatic Bass Scale (Fretboard & TAB)

4-String Bass TAB & Notation

Copy this 1-octave ASCII TAB chart or follow along with the looper above:

G|-----------------------------------------|
D|-------------------------0--1--2--3--4---|
A|----------0--1--2--3--4------------------|
E|-2--3--4---------------------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

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

1

D

Step: H

♭2

D#

Step: H

2

E

Step: H

♭3

F

Step: H

3

F#

Step: H

4

G

Step: H

♭5

G#

Step: H

5

A

Step: H

♭6

A#

Step: H

6

B

Step: H

♭7

C

Step: H

7

C#

Step: H

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

G#

A

A#

B

C

C#

D

D#

E

F

F#

G

D

D#

E

F

F#

G

G#

A

A#

B

C

C#

D

A

A#

B

C

C#

D

D#

E

F

F#

G

G#

A

E

F

F#

G

G#

A

A#

B

C

C#

D

D#

E

Musical Character & Application

Character: All twelve pitch classes with no diatonic hierarchy.

Typical Use: Position drills, approach notes, enclosures, and fretboard memorization.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the D Chromatic bass scale?

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

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

All twelve pitch classes with no diatonic hierarchy. Common musical uses: Position drills, approach notes, enclosures, and fretboard memorization.

How do I practice the D Chromatic 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.