G Major Seventh Flat Sixth Bass Arpeggio
Bass arpeggio — fretboard diagram
G Major Seventh Flat Sixth Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: G, B, Eb, F#
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 6m, 7M
Formula: 2W-2W-WH
Number of notes: 4
Also known as: M7b6, ^7b6
The G Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio contains 4 notes (G, B, Eb, F#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Bass with different tunings and fret ranges.
When to Use the G Major Seventh Flat Sixth Arpeggio
Play the G Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio whenever a G 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 G Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio uses 4 notes (G, B, Eb, F#) 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 G Major Seventh Flat Sixth Arpeggio on Bass
On bass, locate G on the E string at fret 3. Span the 4 notes (G, B, Eb, F#) across two to three strings using one finger per fret. Focus on even tone production between plucked strings and smooth position shifts.
The G Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio outlines a G major chord and works perfectly over G, Gmaj7, G6 harmonies. It is a foundational arpeggio for soloing over major-key progressions and emphasizes the bright, resolved character of the major triad.
Practice Routine
Practice the G Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio in different octaves, starting low and working up. Then try displacing the octaves — play the root low, the B an octave higher, and continue leaping. This trains your ear to hear the intervals (1P, 3M, 6m, 7M) in any register.
Bass Tips
On bass, use the G Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio as the skeleton for your bass lines. Target the root on beat 1, then use the other tones (B, Eb, F#) on weaker beats to create movement while keeping the harmonic foundation solid.