Bass scales chart

1. What scales should I learn for bass?
2. Are bass scales the same as Guitar scales?

What scales should I learn for bass?

4 Essential Bass Guitar Scales: A Beginners Guide

• The Major Scale. The major scale is the most common and important type of bass scale. ...
• The Minor Scale. Standing in sharp contrast to the Major scale, the Minor scale has a darker, more murky tone. ...
• The Major Pentatonic Scale. ...
• The Minor Pentatonic Scale.

Are bass scales the same as Guitar scales?

The bass guitar scale patterns that we discuss are the exact same scale patterns that you will see on a guitar. It is important to note that the patterns themselves will never change, the only thing that changes is WHERE you begin to play the pattern. The pattern itself is movable.