Bass Scales

More than 150 music scales from all around the world for Electric Bass Guitar.

This is the free version.

- It presents more than 150 Music Scales from music around the world that are useful for any musician playing any kind of music on Electric Bass Guitar.

- It shows how each scale is written on the staff including the names of the notes and the Pattern of the Scale.

- You can listen to the scale.

- It shows the notes of each scale on a virtual Bass Guitar so you can play it.

- It presents two shapes to play each scale on the Bass Guitar.

- It includes examples of how to play each scale in multiple ways and how to create your own models to play each scale.

- You can select the device you are using (smartphone or tablet) so your fingers adapt better on the virtual Bass Guitar size.

These are the scales included in this app:

1. Acoustic Scale

2. Aeolian

4. Ahava Rabboh

5. Altered Dominant

6. Altered Locrian b4

7. Altered Mixolydian

8. Altered Pentatonic

9. Ama Lama Cooma Scale

10. Bartok Scale

11. Bebop Dominant

13. Bebop Jazz Minor

14. Bebop Melodic Minor

15. Blues Scale

16. Blues Scale 2

17. Brown-eye Rabbit Scale

21. Diminished Blues

22. Dominant 7th Scale

23. Dominant Bebop

29. Dorian

33. Dorian Hexatonic

34. Dorian Pentatonic

35. Dorico Flamenco

38. Double Harmonic Minor

40. Down in the Valley Scale

41. Enigmatic Mode 1

44. Freygish

45. Half Tone Scale

46. Half-Whole Diminished

47. Harmonic Major

48. Harmonic Major Inverse

49. Harmonic Major Mode 2

54. Harmonic Major Mode 7

55. Harmonic Minor

57. Harmonic Minor Mode 2

62. Harmonic Minor Mode 7

63. Haul Away Joe Scale

64. Hira-joshi

65. Hira-joshi Mode 4

66. Hon-kumoi-joshi

67. Hungarian Major

68. Hungarian Minor

69. In-sen

70. Ionian

71. Ionian #5

72. Ionian Hexatonic

73. Jazz Melodic Minor

74. Jazz Melodic Minor Mode 2

80. Jazz Minor Inverse

81. Kokin-joshi

82. Kookaburra Scale

83. Leading Whole Tone

84. Little Sally Water Scale-Childhood Chant

85. Locrian

86. Locrian #2

87. Locrian bb7

88. Locrian nat 6

89. Lydian

90. Lydian #2

91. Lydian #5

92. Lydian Augmented

93. Lydian b7

94. Lydian Diminished

95. Lydian Dominant

96. Lydian Hexatonic

97. Lydian Minor

98. Major Augmented Scale

99. Major b6 Scale

100. Major Bebop

101. Major Bebop Mode 7

102. Major Locrian

103. Major Pentatonic

104. Major Pentatonic Mode 1

108. Major Pentatonic Mode 5

109. Major Scale

110. Major-Minor Scale

111. Melodic Minor

112. Mi Sheberach

113. Minor Gypsy

114. Minor Gypsy Inverse

115. Minor Locrian

116. Minor Pentatonic

117. Minor Scale

118. Minor-Major Scale

119. Min'yô

120. Mixolydian

121. Mixolydian b6

122. Mixolydian Bebop

123. Mixolydian Hexatonic

124. Miyako Bushi

125. Natural Minor Scale

126. Neapolitan Major

127. Neapolitan Major Mode 2

128. Neapolitan Major Mode 4

129. Neapolitan Major Mode 5

130. Neapolitan Minor

131. North Wind Scale

132. Overtone Scale

133. Phrygian

134. Phrygian b4

138. Phrygian-Mixolydian

139. Prometheus

140. Prometheus (Liszt)

141. Prometheus Neapolitan

142. Ring Around the Rosie Scale

143. Ritsu

144. Rock Minor Scale

145. Row, Row Mode 4

146. Row, Row Mode 5

147. Row, Row Scale

148. Ryûkû

149. Spanish Major

150. Spanish Scale 8-Note

151. Super Locrian

152. Super Locrian bb7

153. Suspended Pentatonic

154. Threshing Song Scale

155. Verdi’s Enigmatic Ascending

158. Zeg moeder Scale

Music is an art and a science. Music notes, reading sheet music and music theory are some of the vital aspects that a musician should know by heart. Knowing the different scales there are in music is a very important subject too.

A music scale is any set of music notes ordered by fundamental frequency or pitch. There are music scales for jazz music or for rock music. A music scale defines the type of music you are listening.

This app is great for anyone looking for Bass Guitar scales. Actually all the scales contained in this app are useful for all music instruments and for anyone interested in singing.

You don´t need much music notation knowledge to use this app. Knowing music notes and what semitones and tones are is enough.

What's New in the Latest Version 1.0.26

Last updated on Jul 10, 2024

- Software update.

Bass scales are a fundamental aspect of bass guitar playing, providing the building blocks for countless musical styles and techniques. They are a series of notes played in a specific order, which form the foundation for constructing basslines, improvising solos, and understanding music theory.

Major Scales

The most common bass scale is the major scale, which consists of seven notes played in the following order:

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Root - 2nd - 3rd - 4th - 5th - 6th - 7th

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For example, the C major scale is:

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C - D - E - F - G - A - B

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Major scales create a bright and cheerful sound, and they are widely used in a variety of genres, including rock, pop, and blues.

Minor Scales

Minor scales are another important scale type, characterized by a darker and more somber sound. There are three main types of minor scales:

* Natural minor: This scale has the following note order:

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Root - 2nd - 3rd - 4th - 5th - 6th - 7th

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For example, the C natural minor scale is:

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C - D - Eb - F - G - Ab - Bb

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* Harmonic minor: This scale raises the 7th note of the natural minor scale by one half step, creating a slightly more dissonant sound.

* Melodic minor: This scale raises the 6th and 7th notes of the natural minor scale when ascending, but lowers them back to their original positions when descending.

Minor scales are commonly used in genres such as jazz, blues, and metal.

Other Scale Types

In addition to major and minor scales, there are numerous other scale types that can be used on the bass guitar. These include:

* Pentatonic scales: These scales consist of five notes per octave, and they are often used for improvising solos and creating melodic basslines.

* Blues scales: These scales incorporate flatted notes, creating a distinctive "blues" sound.

* Chromatic scales: These scales consist of all 12 notes of the chromatic scale, and they are used for creating melodic embellishments and adding tension to music.

Learning Bass Scales

Learning bass scales is essential for developing a solid foundation in bass guitar playing. There are several effective ways to practice scales:

* Start slowly: Begin by practicing scales at a slow tempo, focusing on accuracy and consistency.

* Use a metronome: Using a metronome helps you maintain a steady rhythm and improve your timing.

* Play in different positions: Practice scales in different positions on the bass neck to improve your finger dexterity and overall technique.

* Listen to bass players: Pay attention to the scales and techniques used by your favorite bass players.

Benefits of Learning Bass Scales

Learning bass scales offers numerous benefits, including:

* Improved finger dexterity: Scales help strengthen your fingers and improve your overall dexterity on the bass guitar.

* Enhanced music theory knowledge: Scales provide a foundation for understanding music theory, including intervals, chords, and progressions.

* Greater improvisational ability: Scales provide a framework for improvising solos and creating melodic basslines.

* Stronger basslines: By understanding scales, you can construct more solid and interesting basslines that support the music effectively.

Conclusion

Bass scales are an indispensable part of bass guitar playing. By mastering different scale types and practicing them regularly, you can significantly improve your technique, expand your musical vocabulary, and unlock a world of creative possibilities on the bass guitar.