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F#/Gb Major Pentatonic Bass Scale

Explore the F#/Gb Major Pentatonic 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|-------------1--4---|
A|-------1--4---------|
E|-2--4---------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

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

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

1
F#
Step: W
2
G#
Step: W
3
A#
Step: m3
5
C#
Step: W
6
D#
Step: m3

Interactive Fretboard Chart

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Golden badges indicate the root note; purple badges mark active scale degrees.

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

Musical Character & Application

Character: Clear, spacious, and hard to clash with.

Typical Use: Country, soul, pop, major-key fills, and simple melodic improvisation.

Same notes from another root: Eb Minor Pentatonic. Closest on the same root: F# Major and F# Mixolydian. Chords on this root that sit inside it: F# Major chord.

See whether every note lands on a real bass in the live bass trainer, or practise it over a ready-made line from the MIDI riff packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the F#/Gb Major Pentatonic bass scale?

The notes of the F# Major Pentatonic bass scale are: F# - G# - A# - C# - D#. The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 - 6. F# Major Pentatonic is the same set of pitches as Gb Major Pentatonic; this page spells the notes from F#.

What is the musical character and typical use of the Major Pentatonic scale?

Clear, spacious, and hard to clash with. Common musical uses: Country, soul, pop, major-key fills, and simple melodic improvisation.

How do I practice the F#/Gb Major Pentatonic 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.