Interactive Bass Scale Guide
D Whole Tone Bass Scale
Explore the D Whole Tone 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|-------1--3------------|
E|-2--4------------------|Scale Notes & Interval Formula
Notes: D - E - F# - G# - A# - C (or D - E - Gb - Ab - Bb - C)
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.
Musical Character & Application
Character: Floating and directionless, with no semitone resolution.
Typical Use: Augmented chords, dominant sharp-five sounds, transitions, and outside lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D Whole Tone bass scale?
The notes of the D Whole Tone bass scale are: D - E - F# - G# - A# - C (or with flats: D - E - Gb - Ab - Bb - C). The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - 3 - ♯4 - ♯5 - ♭7.
What is the musical character and typical use of the Whole Tone scale?
Floating and directionless, with no semitone resolution. Common musical uses: Augmented chords, dominant sharp-five sounds, transitions, and outside lines.
How do I practice the D Whole Tone 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.