Root on E string · frets 6-10
B Neapolitan Major bass box with the root on the E string.
Root on E string (6-10) G |----7-----9---| D |-6-----8--9-10| A |----7-----9---| E |-6--7--8----10|
Bass scale companion
B Neapolitan Major Scale
Learn the B Neapolitan Major scale on bass. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- B, C, D, E, F#, G#, A#
- Steps
- H-W-W-W-W-W-H
- Sharps and flats
- F#, G#, A#
- Box positions
- Root on E string (frets 6-10); Root on A string (frets 1-5)
1Bb2Cb3D4E5F#6G#7A#
Full fretboard map
Every B Neapolitan 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 Neapolitan 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 Neapolitan Major bass box with the root on the A string.
Root on A string (1-5) G |-1-----3--4--5| D |----2-----4---| A |-1--2--3-----5| E |----2-----4---|