Root on E string · frets 9-13
D Bebop Dominant bass box with the root on the E string.
Root on E string (9-13) G |-9----11-12---| D |-9-10-11-12---| A |-9-10----12---| E |-9-10----12---|
Bass scale companion
D Bebop Dominant Scale
Learn the D Bebop Dominant scale on bass. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- D, E, F#, G, A, B, C, C#
- Steps
- W-W-H-W-W-H-H-H
- Sharps and flats
- F#, C#
- Box positions
- Root on E string (frets 9-13); Root on A string (frets 4-8)
1D2E3F#4G5A6Bb7C7C#
Full fretboard map
Every D 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 D 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 4-8
D Bebop Dominant bass box with the root on the A string.
Root on A string (4-8) G |-4--5--6--7---| D |-4--5-----7---| A |-4--5-----7---| E |----5-----7--8|