Root on E string · frets 0-4
E Bebop Major bass box with the root on the E string.
Root on E string (0-4) G |----1--2-----4| D |----1--2-----4| A |-0-----2--3--4| E |-0-----2-----4|
Bass scale companion
E Bebop Major Scale
Learn the E Bebop Major scale on bass. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- E, F#, G#, A, B, B#, C#, D#
- Steps
- W-W-H-W-H-H-W-H
- Sharps and flats
- F#, G#, B#, C#, D#
- Box positions
- Root on E string (frets 0-4); Root on A string (frets 6-10)
1E2F#3G#4A5B#5B#6C#7D#
Full fretboard map
Every E 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 E 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 6-10
E Bebop Major bass box with the root on the A string.
Root on A string (6-10) G |-6-----8--9---| D |-6--7-----9-10| A |-6--7-----9---| E |----7--8--9---|