I have no cons, i do have a pro though, the layout works flawlessly. Theyre not so scary theyre just additional ways of giving your bass lines some additional musical spice. Jan 24, 2014 the musical modes should be thought of as scales. This style of learning has definitely helped me learn modes, scales, and be comfortable in every key. Learning your triads on bass will help you move beyond the root. Apr 08, 2009 i switched to 5 string last year after many years of 4 string. Scroll down to download a printable pdf version of. Ive had other scale and mode books which are just hideous to work from, this is a charm. The seven main modes scales for the bass guitar dummies. 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.
Modes are scales that begin on different degrees of the major scale. Avcss guitar world home of the 5 lesson guitar and bass guitar methods. For when you have to learn to play the bass right now. Scales and modes for the 5 string bass pdf 5string bass scales and modes.
Make sure you get a bass amp and not a guitar amp 6 some way to tune your bass. The modes of the eb major scale, for example, all have 3 flats, but on different places in the scale. The a scale is the d scale transposed from string 2 to string 3. Patitucci starts each scale on the lowest available scale degree and ascends to a tonic triad member between bh and d in thumb position. As an exercise, we can play the c major scale starting from the 3rd fret of the a string, and then work up through each mode. Try this exercise in other keys so you can apply the modes to any song you come across. The parent scale of the modes on this page is the c major scale without sharps and flats, but you can get the modes in any key. Below is a something ive posted a few times in response to this question.
The parallel lines of the frets and string work in your favor. Bass scales table of contents bass scales reading instructions page 4 key. Major and minor bass guitar scales bass books and music. Hal leonard 5string bass complete book of scales, modes. You are purchasing bass scales for every key and mode for 4 string bass pdf book please note pictures are scaled down for use on ebay the pdf is full size 11 x 8. The corresponding shapes are about two octaves long 4. With all these scales at your fingertips, you get more choices in terms of flavor, or color, when playing your bass guitar.
The scale shapes have their own distinct fretboard pattern on the standard 4 string bass. If you are a novice on the bass you will probably have a 4string electric bass, so lets concentrate for now on exercises for a 4string electric bass. As there are different bass scales it is very easy to get lost in this world so. Along with doing twooctave scales, this is the main exercise i recommend to my students for getting a thorough knowledge of the neck of the bass. This scale approach and chart works equally well on any number of stringed basses. Lessons scales modes scales 3 octaves 5string bass. Jazzhacker scales and modes for 4string bass by jeffrey. The jazzhacker format displays an entire fingerboard with position markers i. Ionian pnngiaa une m c lvnian eoliatl locrian ionian. Scales and modes are crucial building blocks of music, and your favorite music can be found within these scales and modes. Aug 29, 20 in this tutorial you will learn how to play and construct the major scale on the bass guitar as well as its importance in music. This excellent reference manual presents all the scales and modes used. A book of the 6 string bass modes and scales, its a handy guide which comes in useful for quick reference.
Thanks to rita toews for implementing my cover design. Please note pictures are scaled down for use on ebay the pdf is full size 11 x 8. After you have the major and minor scale down the rest of the modes can be learned by altering a note. The beast pdf advanced bass scales exercise this bass scales exercise is the best way ive found to learn the notes on the neck, be able to move around fluidly from top to bottom in any scale, build up your playing endurance, and practice playing fast scale runs all at the same time. The bass scales chart below shows three common bass scales pentatonic minor, blues and major as patterns on a fretboard. As there are different bass scales it is very easy to get lost in this world so lets establish some guidelines to begin to dominate the bass keys and scales. For the lower positions, my suggestion is to use fingers 1, 2, and 4 for wholestep. This page contains all the notes on a 5 string bass guitar fretboard as well as all the scales in tab form and charts. You are purchasing a 3 pdf book bundle 4 5 and 6 string bass scales for every key and mode pdf books please note pictures are scaled down for use on ebay the pdf is full size 11 x 8. Jul 03, 2019 the bass scales chart below shows three common bass scales pentatonic minor, blues and major as patterns on a fretboard.
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. Reflections on some printed sources inovember n 2004, this journal published jeff rey solows. The isbn of the full jazzhacker scales and modes for 4string bass ebook is. Fretboard alchemy is the most comprehensive resource addressing fingerboard harmony on 4, 5, and 6string basses. Read jazzhacker scales and modes for 4string bass by jeffrey williams available from rakuten kobo.
In this tutorial you will learn how to play and construct the major scale on the bass guitar as well as its importance in music. It is really important to practice every scale you learn in multiple positions and areas of the neck so you will be prepared to use them in any situation. Bass scales chart a free printable bass guitar scales. You can move on to tuning forks, harmonic tuning, and variable instrument tuning later. Pdf bass scales complete fretboard diagram daniel oscar. For example, dorian becomes minor with a raised 6th, phrygian is minor with a flat 2, lydian is major sharp 4, mixolydian is major flat 7, and locrian is minor flat 2 and flat 5. Modes scales 3 octaves 5string bass tab by lessons scales. For example, dorian becomes minor with a raised 6th, phrygian is minor with a flat 2, lydian is major.
An incredibly comprehensive and complete book of bass guitar scales written especially for the 5string bass. Its thorough, practical, and most importantly, easytounderstand. It lays out the various scales and modes in clear visual patterns on the. Scroll down to download a printable pdf version of the chart, with no login or signup required. Pdf ebooks, and info about related paper books and apps. They show the scales as played on a 4 string bass with standard tuning. Hal leonard 5string bass complete book of scales, modes and. Jazzhacker scales and modes for 4string bass ebook by jeffrey. In order to learn the fretboard of the 5, just keep grilling yourself on what key youre in while youre doing these scales i. You are purchasing a 3 pdf book bundle 4 5 and 6 string bass scales for every key and mode pdf books please note pictures are. Here is the same exercise again but starting on the a string every time. This bass scales chart gives you the basic shapes and box patterns to start with to begin playing and learning scales and their degrees. Assign a function or sound to each scale theres a clear usage for it. It is really important to practice every scale you learn in multiple positions and areas of the neck so you will be prepared to use them in any.
It contains a huge amount of information to help you learn and master the fingerboard. Scales and arpeggios for guitar by mike georgia to keep things simple approach it like this. When you play with other musicians, the first song may be primarily dominant, the next minor, and the next major. Yes, all modes are scales, but not all scales are modes. I switched to 5string last year after many years of 4string. This book is a must for anyone that is interested in increasing their improvisational abilities, melodic understanding, and their mastery of. Memorizing the order of your basss musical notes can prepare you to tackle those chords and scales. Youll have to do some major third stretches span of five frets, but is definitely possible.
Just as with any scale or chord pattern, you can play this pattern anywhere on the bass fretboard. Information on bass scale modes, easy to understand examples, diagrams, learn how to build scales and chords, and the theory behind it all. Mode 4 lydian mode 5 mixolydian mode 6 aeolian mode 7 locrian. Bass scales regardless what instrument you play, learning to play scales is a. Bass guitar scales made easy learn guitar for free. Or you can think of it as starting with the same basic cooking recipe but adding different flavors different sounds to change it slightly. Free ebook downloads, practice tracks, drum tracks and much more.
Jazzhacker scales and modes for 4 string bass author. Vance provides a wealth of cycles of one and twooctave scales, along with many other valuable exercises. This book is a must for anyone that is interested in increasing their improvisational abilities, melodic understanding, and their mastery of the 6 string bass guitar fretboard. Here are each of the modal scales written out with an e. Oct 26, 2011 i also like using a short cut to modes like this. Mar 10, 2016 modes scales 3 octaves 5string bass tab by lessons scales. Scales and chords for the upright bass 9 of 17 7122011 7. Fretboard alchemy for 4, 5, and 6string bass is a no nonsense comprehensive study of scales, modes, chords, arpeggios, extended fingerings, diagonal. I have no cons, i do have a pro though, the layout works flawlessly on my kindle fire and amazon online reader. This book is a must for anyone that is interested in increasing their.