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