Root on E string · frets 2-6
G Whole Tone bass box with the root on the E string.
Root on E string (2-6) G |-2-----4-----6| D |----3-----5---| A |-2-----4-----6| E |----3-----5---|
Bass scale companion
G Whole Tone Scale
Learn the G Whole Tone scale on bass. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- G, A, B, C#, D#, F
- Steps
- W-W-W-W-W-W
- Sharps and flats
- C#, D#
- Box positions
- Root on E string (frets 2-6); Root on A string (frets 9-13)
1G2A3B#4C##5D#b7F
Full fretboard map
Every G Whole Tone 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 Whole Tone
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 Whole Tone bass box with the root on the A string.
Root on A string (9-13) G |---10----12---| D |-9----11----13| A |---10----12---| E |-9----11----13|