A♭ dorian scale (bass)
The A♭ dorian scale shown across the whole bass neck (E A D G tuning). Its notes are A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭ — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the A♭ dorian scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (A♭); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the A♭ dorian sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every A♭ dorian note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position on your bass.
- Use it to play lines. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in A♭, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the A♭ dorian scale
The A♭ dorian scale is a minor mode with a raised sixth — smooth and jazzy, common in funk. Its notes are A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭.
A♭ dorian scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭ dorian scale?
The A♭ dorian scale contains the notes A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭ – F – G♭.
What is the A♭ dorian scale used for?
It is a minor mode with a raised sixth — smooth and jazzy, common in funk.
Is the A♭ dorian bass scale free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.