Bass Scales — Fretboard Diagrams

Interactive fretboard diagrams for every scale and key

C major

C major scale — bass fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the C major scale on bass with 21 frets. Notes: G, A, B, C, D, E, F.GABCDEFGABCDEDEFGABCDEFGABABCDEFGABCDEFEFGABCDEFGABC13579111213151719

Bass Scales — Fretboard Diagrams for Every Scale

Explore 1104 bass scale fretboard diagrams covering every root note and scale type. Use the interactive fretboard above or browse the complete index below.

Bass scales are the backbone of groove, walking lines, and melodic bass playing. From the essential major and minor pentatonic to modes, blues scales, and chromatic approach patterns, each diagram shows every note position across the bass neck. Adjust the tuning for 4-string, 5-string, or 6-string bass and set your fret range.

Each scale page includes notes, intervals, formula, diatonic chords, and practice tips tailored specifically for bass guitar.

C

C#

D

D#

E

F

F#

G

G#

A

A#

B