The Major Scale on Bass
Step 7 of 10 · Beginner Bass Path
Play C major under one finger per fret and meet the scale degrees behind every bassline.
What you'll learn
- Play the C major scale in position, one finger per fret
- See the scale's notes, formula, and intervals on the fretboard
- Connect scale degrees to the roots and fifths you already play
- Move the open-string-free pattern to any key
This step is covered in depth on the The Major Scale on Bass guide. Open it, work through it, then come back and mark the step complete.