Root on E string · frets 7-11
C Bebop Major bass box with the root on the E string.
Root on E string (7-11) G |-7-----9-10---| D |-7-----9-10---| A |-7--8----10-11| E |-7--8----10---|
Bass scale companion
C Bebop Major Scale
Learn the C Bebop Major scale on bass. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- C, D, E, F, G, G#, A, B
- Steps
- W-W-H-W-H-H-W-H
- Sharps and flats
- G#
- Box positions
- Root on E string (frets 7-11); Root on A string (frets 2-6)
1C2D3E4F5G#5G#6A7B
Full fretboard map
Every C 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 C 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 2-6
C Bebop Major bass box with the root on the A string.
Root on A string (2-6) G |-2-----4--5---| D |-2--3-----5--6| A |-2--3-----5---| E |----3--4--5---|