(5th Form) Major Scale Pattern - Bass

Fret Hand Fingering

3thstring major scale




Description
This is another popular version of the major scale for bass. The root note is based off of the 3rd (A) string. The pattern is very similar to the 2nd Major Scale form pattern

Intervals

3thstring major intervals scale


Scale Pattern Name
Major
Scale ID
5
Root Note String
3
Scale Intervals
1-2-3-4-5-6-7
Tuning
Standard

 

Pattern Definition:

Scale Patterns are moveable scales where fingerings don't change from key to key. The root note (green dot) names the key of scale. What does this actually mean? It means you simply learn this pattern and you immediately know all 12 keys. You just need to place it on the correct fret to play the scale in a particular key.

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