Root on E string · frets 6-10
B Whole Tone bass box with the root on the E string.
Root on E string (6-10) G |-6-----8----10| D |----7-----9---| A |-6-----8----10| E |----7-----9---|
Bass scale companion
B Whole Tone Scale
Learn the B Whole Tone scale on bass. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- B, C#, D#, E#, G, A
- Steps
- W-W-W-W-W-W
- Sharps and flats
- C#, D#, E#
- Box positions
- Root on E string (frets 6-10); Root on A string (frets 1-5)
1B2C#3D##4E##5Gb7A
Full fretboard map
Every B Whole Tone 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 Whole Tone
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 Whole Tone bass box with the root on the A string.
Root on A string (1-5) G |----2-----4---| D |-1-----3-----5| A |----2-----4---| E |-1-----3-----5|