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F#/Gb Harmonic Minor Bass Scale

Explore the F#/Gb Harmonic Minor 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|----------------0--3--4---|
A|-------0--2--4------------|
E|-2--4---------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: F# - G# - A - B - C# - D - E#

F# Harmonic Minor is the same set of pitches as Gb Harmonic Minor; this page spells the notes from F#.

1
F#
Step: W
2
G#
Step: H
♭3
A
Step: W
4
B
Step: W
5
C#
Step: H
♭6
D
Step: A2
7
E#
Step: H

Diatonic Chords in this Scale

Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:

i
F# Minor
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ii°
G# Diminished
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III+
A Augmented
Augmented triad
iv
B Minor
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V
C# Major
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VI
D Major
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vii°
E# Diminished
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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#
A
B
C#
D
E#
F#
D
D
E#
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D
A
A
B
C#
D
E#
F#
G#
A
E
E#
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D

Musical Character & Application

Character: Tense and dramatic, with a strong leading tone.

Typical Use: Minor-key dominant resolution, metal, classical lines, and Latin harmony.

Same notes from another root: C# Phrygian Dominant. Closest on the same root: F# Natural Minor and F# Melodic Minor. Chords on this root that sit inside it: F# Minor chord.

Play it into the bass pitch trainer and see which notes you hit, or practise it over a ready-made line from the multi-track MIDI bass riffs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the F#/Gb Harmonic Minor bass scale?

The notes of the F# Harmonic Minor bass scale are: F# - G# - A - B - C# - D - E#. The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - ♭3 - 4 - 5 - ♭6 - 7. F# Harmonic Minor is the same set of pitches as Gb Harmonic Minor; this page spells the notes from F#.

What is the musical character and typical use of the Harmonic Minor scale?

Tense and dramatic, with a strong leading tone. Common musical uses: Minor-key dominant resolution, metal, classical lines, and Latin harmony.

How do I practice the F#/Gb Harmonic 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.