Interactive Bass Scale Guide
D Locrian Bass Scale
Explore the D Locrian 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--4---|
A|-------0--2--3------------|
E|-2--3---------------------|Scale Notes & Interval Formula
Notes: D - D# - F - G - G# - A# - C (or D - Eb - F - G - Ab - Bb - C)
Diatonic Chords in this Scale
Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.
Musical Character & Application
Character: Unstable and unresolved, with both a flat second and flat fifth.
Typical Use: Half-diminished chords, minor-key ii chords, and controlled tension.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D Locrian bass scale?
The notes of the D Locrian bass scale are: D - D# - F - G - G# - A# - C (or with flats: D - Eb - F - G - Ab - Bb - C). The degree formula is: 1 - ♭2 - ♭3 - 4 - ♭5 - ♭6 - ♭7.
What is the musical character and typical use of the Locrian scale?
Unstable and unresolved, with both a flat second and flat fifth. Common musical uses: Half-diminished chords, minor-key ii chords, and controlled tension.
How do I practice the D Locrian 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.