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D Harmonic Minor Bass Scale

Explore the D Harmonic Minor 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|----------0--2--3--6--7---|
D|-0--2--3------------------|
A|--------------------------|
E|--------------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: D - E - F - G - A - Bb - C#

1
D
Step: W
2
E
Step: H
♭3
F
Step: W
4
G
Step: W
5
A
Step: H
♭6
Bb
Step: A2
7
C#
Step: H

Diatonic Chords in this Scale

Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:

i
D Minor
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ii°
E Diminished
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III+
F Augmented
Augmented triad
iv
G Minor
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V
A Major
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VI
Bb Major
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vii°
C# Diminished
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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
Bb
C#
D
E
F
G
D
D
E
F
G
A
Bb
C#
D
A
A
Bb
C#
D
E
F
G
A
E
E
F
G
A
Bb
C#
D
E

Musical Character & Application

Character: Tense and dramatic, with a strong leading tone.

Typical Use: Minor-key dominant resolution, metal, classical lines, and Latin harmony.

Same notes from another root: A Phrygian Dominant. Closest on the same root: D Natural Minor and D Melodic Minor. Chords on this root that sit inside it: D Minor chord.

Play it into the bass pitch trainer and see which notes you hit, or practise it over a ready-made line from the multi-track MIDI bass riffs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the D Harmonic Minor bass scale?

The notes of the D Harmonic Minor bass scale are: D - E - F - G - A - Bb - C#. The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - ♭3 - 4 - 5 - ♭6 - 7.

What is the musical character and typical use of the Harmonic Minor scale?

Tense and dramatic, with a strong leading tone. Common musical uses: Minor-key dominant resolution, metal, classical lines, and Latin harmony.

How do I practice the D Harmonic Minor 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.