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Eb Locrian Bass Scale

Explore the Eb 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|----------------------0---|
D|----------------1--3------|
A|-------1--3--4------------|
E|-3--4---------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: D# - E - F# - G# - A - B - C# (or Eb - E - Gb - Ab - A - B - Db)

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

Diatonic Chords in this Scale

Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:

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
B
C#
D#
E
F#
D
D#
E
F#
G#
A
B
C#
A
A
B
C#
D#
E
F#
G#
A
E
E
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D#
E

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 Eb Locrian bass scale?

The notes of the Eb Locrian bass scale are: D# - E - F# - G# - A - B - C# (or with flats: Eb - E - Gb - Ab - A - B - Db). 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 Eb 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.