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F Melodic Minor Bass Scale

Explore the F Melodic Minor 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--3---|
A|----------1--3------------|
E|-1--3--4------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: F - G - Ab - Bb - C - D - E

1
F
Step: W
2
G
Step: H
♭3
Ab
Step: W
4
Bb
Step: W
5
C
Step: W
6
D
Step: W
7
E
Step: H

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.

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
G
G
Ab
Bb
C
D
E
F
G
D
D
E
F
G
Ab
Bb
C
D
A
Bb
C
D
E
F
G
Ab
E
E
F
G
Ab
Bb
C
D
E

Musical Character & Application

Character: Minor at its core, but smooth and harmonically modern.

Typical Use: Jazz minor harmony, altered dominant sounds, and fluid melodic movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the F Melodic Minor bass scale?

The notes of the F Melodic Minor bass scale are: F - G - Ab - 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 Melodic Minor scale?

Minor at its core, but smooth and harmonically modern. Common musical uses: Jazz minor harmony, altered dominant sounds, and fluid melodic movement.

How do I practice the F Melodic Minor 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.