Interactive Bass Scale Guide
D Diminished Half-Whole Bass Scale
Explore the D Diminished Half-Whole 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--4---|
A|-------0--1--3--4------------|
E|-2--3------------------------|Scale Notes & Interval Formula
Notes: D - D# - F - F# - G# - A - B - C (or D - Eb - F - Gb - Ab - A - B - C)
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.
Musical Character & Application
Character: Dense dominant tension with repeating half-step and whole-step cells.
Typical Use: Dominant flat-nine chords, altered funk lines, jazz tension, and passing motion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D Diminished Half-Whole bass scale?
The notes of the D Diminished Half-Whole bass scale are: D - D# - F - F# - G# - A - B - C (or with flats: D - Eb - F - Gb - Ab - A - B - C). The degree formula is: 1 - ♭2 - ♯2 - 3 - ♯4 - 5 - 6 - ♭7.
What is the musical character and typical use of the Diminished Half-Whole scale?
Dense dominant tension with repeating half-step and whole-step cells. Common musical uses: Dominant flat-nine chords, altered funk lines, jazz tension, and passing motion.
How do I practice the D Diminished Half-Whole 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.