F♯ harmonic minor scale (bass)

The F♯ harmonic minor scale shown across the whole bass neck (E A D G tuning). Its notes are F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D – E♯ — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.

F♯ harmonic minor scale bass fretboard diagram showing F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D – E♯

How to play the F♯ harmonic minor scale

  1. Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (F♯); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the F♯ harmonic minor sound.
  2. Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every F♯ harmonic minor note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position on your bass.
  3. Use it to play lines. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in F♯, always resolving to a root note.

Notes in the F♯ harmonic minor scale

The F♯ harmonic minor scale is a minor scale with a raised seventh, giving an exotic, classical sound. Its notes are F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D – E♯.

F♯ harmonic minor scale — frequently asked questions

What notes are in the F♯ harmonic minor scale?

The F♯ harmonic minor scale contains the notes F♯ – G♯ – A – B – C♯ – D – E♯.

What is the F♯ harmonic minor scale used for?

It is a minor scale with a raised seventh, giving an exotic, classical sound.

Is the F♯ harmonic minor bass scale free to print?

Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.

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