Root on E string · frets 6-10
B Bebop Major bass box with the root on the E string.
Root on E string (6-10) G |-6-----8--9---| D |-6-----8--9---| A |-6--7-----9-10| E |-6--7-----9---|
Bass scale companion
B Bebop Major Scale
Learn the B Bebop Major scale on bass. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- B, C#, D#, E, F#, G, G#, A#
- Steps
- W-W-H-W-H-H-W-H
- Sharps and flats
- C#, D#, F#, G#, A#
- Box positions
- Root on E string (frets 6-10); Root on A string (frets 1-5)
1B2C#3D#4E5F##5G6G#7A#
Full fretboard map
Every B Bebop Major Scale note across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
Bass box positions for B Bebop Major
Bass players usually organize scales by root string. Start with the E-string and A-string boxes, then connect them across the neck. If you are still learning where the roots sit, use the bass fretboard notes chart.
Root on A string · frets 1-5
B Bebop Major bass box with the root on the A string.
Root on A string (1-5) G |-1-----3--4---| D |-1--2-----4--5| A |-1--2-----4---| E |----2--3--4---|