Root on E string · frets 7-11
C Bebop Dominant bass box with the root on the E string.
Root on E string (7-11) G |-7-----9-10---| D |-7--8--9-10---| A |-7--8----10---| E |-7--8----10---|
Bass scale companion
C Bebop Dominant Scale
Learn the C Bebop Dominant scale on bass. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- C, D, E, F, G, A, Bb, B
- Steps
- W-W-H-W-W-H-H-H
- Sharps and flats
- Bb
- Box positions
- Root on E string (frets 7-11); Root on A string (frets 2-6)
1C2D3E4F5G6Ab7Bb7B
Full fretboard map
Every C Bebop Dominant 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 C Bebop Dominant
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 2-6
C Bebop Dominant bass box with the root on the A string.
Root on A string (2-6) G |-2--3--4--5---| D |-2--3-----5---| A |-2--3-----5---| E |----3-----5--6|