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G Dorian Bass Scale

Explore the G Dorian 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|----------------------0---|
D|-------------0--2--3------|
A|----0--1--3---------------|
E|-3------------------------|

Scale Notes & Interval Formula

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

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

Diatonic Chords in this Scale

Chords and arpeggios built on each degree of this scale:

i
G Minor
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ii
A Minor
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III
Bb Major
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IV
C Major
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v
D Minor
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vi°
E Diminished
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VII
F Major
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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
Bb
C
D
E
F
G
D
D
E
F
G
A
Bb
C
D
A
A
Bb
C
D
E
F
G
A
E
E
F
G
A
Bb
C
D
E

Musical Character & Application

Character: Minor with lift and forward motion from the natural sixth.

Typical Use: Funk, jazz, soul, minor vamps, and groove-based improvisation.

Same notes from another root: F Major. Closest on the same root: G Natural Minor and G Mixolydian. Chords on this root that sit inside it: G Minor chord and G Minor 7th chord.

Check it on your own bass with the live trainer, or practise it over a ready-made line from the Riff Lab riff packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the G Dorian bass scale?

The notes of the G Dorian bass scale are: G - A - Bb - C - D - E - F. The degree formula is: 1 - 2 - ♭3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - ♭7.

What is the musical character and typical use of the Dorian scale?

Minor with lift and forward motion from the natural sixth. Common musical uses: Funk, jazz, soul, minor vamps, and groove-based improvisation.

How do I practice the G Dorian 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.