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D Major Pentatonic Bass Scale

Explore the D Major Pentatonic 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|--------------------|
D|-------------1--4---|
A|-------1--4---------|
E|-2--4---------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: D - E - F# - A - B (or D - E - Gb - A - B)

1
D
Step: W
2
E
Step: W
3
F#
Step: m3
5
A
Step: W
6
B
Step: m3

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
A
B
D
E
F#
D
D
E
F#
A
B
D
A
A
B
D
E
F#
A
E
E
F#
A
B
D
E

Musical Character & Application

Character: Clear, spacious, and hard to clash with.

Typical Use: Country, soul, pop, major-key fills, and simple melodic improvisation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the D Major Pentatonic bass scale?

The notes of the D Major Pentatonic bass scale are: D - E - F# - A - B (or with flats: D - E - Gb - A - B). The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 - 6.

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

Clear, spacious, and hard to clash with. Common musical uses: Country, soul, pop, major-key fills, and simple melodic improvisation.

How do I practice the D Major Pentatonic 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.