B♭ major scale (bass)
The B♭ major scale shown across the whole bass neck (E A D G tuning). Its notes are B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the B♭ major scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (B♭); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the B♭ major sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every B♭ major 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 B♭, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the B♭ major scale
The B♭ major scale is the bright, standard major scale (do-re-mi). Its notes are B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A.
B♭ major scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭ major scale?
The B♭ major scale contains the notes B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A.
What is the B♭ major scale used for?
It is the bright, standard major scale (do-re-mi).
Is the B♭ major bass scale free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.