Interactive Bass Scale Guide
F Major Bass Scale
Explore the F Major 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|-------------------1--2---|
D|----------0--2--4---------|
A|-0--2--4------------------|
E|--------------------------|Scale Notes & Interval Formula
Notes: F - G - A - A# - C - D - E (or F - G - A - Bb - C - D - E)
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: Open, resolved, and harmonically complete.
Typical Use: Major keys, melodic bass lines, and mapping diatonic chord tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F Major bass scale?
The notes of the F Major bass scale are: F - G - A - A# - C - D - E (or with flats: F - G - A - Bb - C - D - E). The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7.
What is the musical character and typical use of the Major scale?
Open, resolved, and harmonically complete. Common musical uses: Major keys, melodic bass lines, and mapping diatonic chord tones.
How do I practice the F Major 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.