Please note pictures are scaled down for use on ebay the pdf is full size 11 x 8. Gretsch g2220 electromatic junior jet ii shortscale bass. That will help free up some time i can invest in making new charts. The bass players guide to scales and modes by stuart clayton. Using it to explore the bass this is the scale to use over diminished chords or diminished seventh chords. Only the a and the ab scales have a 2 4 1 4 2 3 pattern.
The a scale is the d scale transposed from string 2 to string 3. Minor scales, chords and keys feature a sound that most people describe as sad or dark, but those descriptions arent completely accurate because minor tonalities are used to do much more than make morose music. I noticed that the mixolydian scale has an error, and on top of that it wasnt that hard to update for guitar, you lazy bastard. The half whole diminished scale is one of the most commonly used scales in jazz soloing. Jun 06, 2012 pentatonics on electric bass ebookpdf version pentatonics on electric bass was written to provide a focused and musically satisfying approach for electric bassists to learn the major and minor pentatonic scales in all 12 keys. A mediumscale bass will use a 32inch scale length, and instruments with a 30inch scale length are considered short scale. The four strings of a bass are g, d, a, and e, from the highest pitched to the lowest pitched. This book is a must for anyone that is interested in increasing their improvisational abilities, melodic understanding, and their mastery of the 5 string bass guitar fretboard. The two dots on the right of the bass clef symbol surround the line on which f pitch is written.
Pay attention, burn through this as fast as you can, and you. With both the major bass guitar scale and the minor bass guitar scale tabbed out for you to make it easy to learn. Bass guitar now lets apply this to the bass guitar. All stuff for bass guitar, theres so much free bass stuff going on here its ridiculous. In basic terms, this means that the triad of the given chord must contain only the notes that are in the scale itself. A shorter scale length generally makes an instrument physically easier to play, which may aid beginners, though this could be a dangerous crutch. Diatonic chords are chords that, inside of a scale, have notes that relate entirely to the scale.
Its main function is to add alterations to dominant 7 chords. In this bass bit i will walk you through another sequence of seconds in this case major and minor seconds alternate. The extra scale length makes all the difference on a low b. This will help you to pick the right scale for practicing along with any of our backing. Mediumscale basses are generally considered to occupy the range between 31. The collection of material of this book is, in our opinion, the basics to playing bass guitar for some event. Learn how to play the c major scale on bass guitar with our free tab, sheet music, neck diagrams, and more. The lower notes are so much more round, clear and full. The audio contains 56 tracks and features fullband demonstration examples. If someone more computer savvy than me could somehow create a clickable table of contents, i can send you the original word file that i converted to pdf.
Major and minor bass guitar scales bass books and music. Bass scales bass scales regardless what instrument you play, learning to play scales is a rite of passage. For when you have to learn to play the bass right now. Choose a music store hardcopies from cdbaby, discounts on bandcamp. Even modes of the same key c major, d dorian, and a minor, for example can all be practiced, because by shifting your mental root note, it will change. Ionian pnngiaa une m c lvnian eoliatl locrian ionian. Bass parts are presented in easytoread tab as well as in standard music. This is a chromatic note that leads into the 5th from the 4th and creates a nice bit of tension and release. Bass guitar scales major and minor bass scales youtube. This will help you learn how to play melodies and chords on a. Your best source to find bass charts like bass arpeggios, bass fretboard notes, videos, tab paper, and more. The construction of each scale and mode is covered in detail and the reader is encouraged to learn the content of the scale rather than the prescribed fretboard patterns found in other books.
Modes and modal scales for guitar and bass are covered in these lessons. Diatonic chords of the major scale bass lesson block. The main goal of this book is to introduce, reinforce, and provide musical applications of the major and minor. Home scales the major scale the melodic minor scale symetric scales pentatonic scales blues scales. Or if you are looking at the guitar neck with the head to the right and body to the left, the bottom string is g and the top string is e. Slap bass is the percussive funk bass style that first gained popularity with larry graham in. I named it the beast because it takes a while to get through the exercise, and you can practice in every key, with every 7note scale you know. The pentatonic is one of the most widely used scales in music. The notes above are all natural however any of this notes can be raised or lowered a half.
Free printable guitar scales and bass scales in easy to use pdf format. Strings 432 of the a scale form the same fingering pattern as strings 321 of the d scale. Aug 19, 2011 the bass players guide to scales and modes is a complete reference manual featuring all of the scales, modes and arpeggios used by the modern bass guitarist. Diatonic chords of the major scale studybass fundamentals. This is the foundation to becoming a learned musician, rather than merely a recreational player. Since bass is a harmony instrument, the better you know these essential chords, the better you will play bass. Scales bass guitar pdf regardless what instrument you play, learning to play scales is a rite of passage. Fender justin meldaljohnsen road worn signature mustang bass 2018 2019. The 35s do feel a bit longer but are very playable and worth playing also. A cable is plugged into the basss input jack to send the signal into the amp. A strap can be attached to the strap buttons to play the bass standing up. Major scale modes and arpeggio inversions for bass guitar. Scales and arpeggios by jp dias gustavo lopez segura.
Mediumscale basses boast the playability and blooming lows of shortscale basses. Pentatonics on electric bass ebookpdf version pentatonics on electric bass was written to provide a focused and musically satisfying approach for electric bassists to learn the major and minor pentatonic scales in all 12 keys. Most bass guitars will also have a pickup selector switch along with volume and tone knobs. Regardless what instrument you play, learning to play scales is a rite of passage. This book teaches fingerings for these essential fivenote scales all over the neck, and how to use them to create solid, functional bass lines.
Blues, minor pentatonic, major, major pentatonic in every key. D major scale charts for guitar and bass music motivated. The blues scale is a popular variation of the minor pentatonic and contains just one extra note an augmented 4th also called a diminished 5th. A medium scale bass will use a 32inch scale length, and instruments with a 30inch scale length are considered short scale. These are some cool modes that you can use on the bass, or any instrument for that matter. All stuff for bass guitar, theres so much free bass. There is a minor no pun intended difference in feel between the two. Only the b and the bb scales have a 1 4 1 4 p 1 2 pattern.
This will help you learn how to play melodies and chords on a guitar and bass within the key of d major. This creates a great deal of tension which usually resolves when the dominant moves to the tonic chord. They are all different in their moods so you can decide which you like or want to use. Bass lessons cool useful modes bass tab cool useful modes. The double 1 4 2 4 pattern is used by the ab, b, gb, db, and eb scales. Charts are in pdf format and require the free acrobat reader.
In every major key there are 7 basic chords around which most songs revolve. Like the major scale shape we just showed you, this version of the minor scale is the bass simplest. Your understanding of harmony theory will always be linked to these 7 basic chords. Major scales from sharp key signatures in the bass clef. Scales and chords for the upright bass 9 of 17 7122011 7. Nov 22, 2011 with both the major bass guitar scale and the minor bass guitar scale tabbed out for you to make it easy to learn. The bass players guide to scales and modes is a complete reference manual featuring all of the scales, modes and arpeggios used by the modern bass guitarist. The scale or mode name and formula is at the top of the page. Beginner to intermediate bass players who want to learn slap bass veteran bass teacher and berklee grad reveals a new super simple method for playing slap bass without expensive lessons, years of tedious practice, or even natural ability. The metal bars that go across the neck are called frets. Click the image to download the pdf also see harmonic and melodic minor modes and arpeggios connect on youtube please consider supporting my work by buying a track or an album. The symbol of the bass clef is derived from the old german way of writing f. Download a free printable guitar scale chart for quick reference when practicing your guitar. I just realized the ionian and the major scale are the same thing and including the chromatic scale probably wasnt entirely necessary.
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