Root on E string · frets 2-6
G Melodic Minor bass box with the root on the E string.
Root on E string (2-6) G |-2--3-----5---| D |-2-----4--5---| A |----3-----5---| E |-2--3-----5--6|
Bass scale companion
G Melodic Minor Scale
Learn the G Melodic Minor scale on bass. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F#
- Steps
- W-H-W-W-W-W-H
- Sharps and flats
- Bb, F#
- Box positions
- Root on E string (frets 2-6); Root on A string (frets 9-13)
1G2Ab3Bb4C5D6E7F#
Full fretboard map
Every G Melodic Minor 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 G Melodic Minor
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 9-13
G Melodic Minor bass box with the root on the A string.
Root on A string (9-13) G |-9----11-12---| D |---10----12---| A |-9-10----12-13| E |---10----12---|