This is an F major scale bass lesson. You’ll learn how to play the F major scale in one octave and at each of its 7 scale degrees. And at the end you’ll learn the basics of applying and practicing the scale. Let’s dive in. F major scale bass fretboard diagram (showing intervals) F Major […]
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This is an easy, but effective chromatic scale bass lesson. The chromatic scale is not a difficult scale to understand, so let’s dive right into it. What is the chromatic scale? The chromatic scale is a 12-note scale that includes every pitch in Western music, moving in half steps (semitones) from one note to the
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This is a B minor scale bass lesson. You’ll learn how to visualize it across the fretboard, play it with 3 notes-per-string shapes, and finish by learning how to practice the scale (which includes playing one of my favorite bass riffs). Let’s check it out. B minor scale bass fretboard diagram (showing intervals) B Natural
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This is a D minor scale bass lesson, covering the scale’s notes, all positions on the fretboard, and best tips for practicing. The D natural minor scale is sometimes considered the “saddest” scale in music, but there’s, not a super compelling reason why. It is also a well-known scale in rock and metal, specifically because
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This is a comprehensive E minor scale bass lesson! E natural minor is one of the most popular scales used for rock, pop, and metal, which makes it an essential scale to learn. And it’s easy to learn because all of its notes are natural, except the F# note (the 2nd interval in the scale).
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Learn 7 C minor scale bass shapes and positions with this straightforward guide. The C minor scale is a common minor scale due to its root note being C. And learning the C minor scale seems to be a logical next step after learning the C major scale, its parallel brother in music theory. And
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Looking for a simple way to visualize the bass fretboard? Start by learning octave scales! Octave Scales Explained One-octave scales are scale shapes played in a single octave. Octave scale shapes are useful because you can move them to any root note on the fretboard. They also make it easy for you to transpose. Major
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You’ll learn the 5 string bass pentatonic scale shapes in this lesson. They all use the root note “C”, but feel free to transpose the shapes when you practice. Also, these shapes are much easier to learn if you already know the 4-string major pentatonic shapes. Shape 1 Shape 2 Shape 3 Shape 4 Shape
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Want to learn an underrated, epic bass scale? Then you need this Phrygian Dominant scale bass lesson. You’ll learn: What is the Phrygian Dominant scale? The Phrygian Dominant scale is a variation of the Phrygian scale, where the minor 3rd is replaced with a major 3rd. It’s also the 5th mode of the harmonic minor
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Want to learn the coolest bass scale? If so, you have to check out this harmonic minor scale bass lesson. You’ll learn: This is one of the most common alternatives to the minor scale, and it’s an amazing scale to learn for any advancing bassist. What is the harmonic minor scale? The harmonic minor scale
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