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Interactive Bass Scale Guide

F# Harmonic Minor Bass Scale

Explore the F# Harmonic 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|-------------------2--3---|
D|----------1--3--4---------|
A|-1--3--4------------------|
E|--------------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

Notes: F# - G# - A - B - C# - D - F (or Gb - Ab - A - B - Db - D - 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
F
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.

Nut
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
G
G#
A
B
C#
D
F
F#
D
D
F
F#
G#
A
B
C#
D
A
A
B
C#
D
F
F#
G#
A
E
F
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The notes of the F# Harmonic Minor bass scale are: F# - G# - A - B - C# - D - F (or with flats: Gb - Ab - A - B - Db - D - F). The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - ♭3 - 4 - 5 - ♭6 - 7.

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# 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.