A# Major Seventh Flat Sixth Bass Arpeggio
Bass arpeggio — fretboard diagram
A# Major Seventh Flat Sixth Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: A#, D, F#, A
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 6m, 7M
Formula: 2W-2W-WH
Number of notes: 4
Also known as: M7b6, ^7b6
The A# Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio contains 4 notes (A#, D, F#, A). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Bass with different tunings and fret ranges.
When to Use the A# Major Seventh Flat Sixth Arpeggio
Play the A# Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio whenever a A# Major Seventh Flat Sixth chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.
Arpeggio vs. Scale
The A# Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio uses 4 notes (A#, D, F#, A) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.
How to Play A# Major Seventh Flat Sixth Arpeggio on Bass
On bass, locate A# on the A string at fret 1. Span the 4 notes (A#, D, F#, A) across two to three strings using one finger per fret. Focus on even tone production between plucked strings and smooth position shifts.
The A# Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio outlines a A# major chord and works perfectly over A#, A#maj7, A#6 harmonies. It is a foundational arpeggio for soloing over major-key progressions and emphasizes the bright, resolved character of the major triad.
Practice Routine
Start by playing the A# Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio ascending and descending at 60 BPM, one note per beat, using a metronome. Once even and confident, play it in eighth notes, then triplets, keeping each note articulate. Spend at least 5 minutes daily on this before moving to musical application.
Bass Tips
Practice the A# Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio on bass using a raking technique across adjacent strings for a smooth, flowing sound. Then try the same shape with a two-finger alternating pluck for a more defined, punchy articulation.