5 string scale shapes

[SteveXFR]

I'm looking for charts with 5 string scale shapes but can't find any. Is there a website that's good for this sort of thing?

[ambient]

They are the same as you'd use on a four-string bass. 

 

A five string maintains the 4ths - ascending - tuning of a four string bass.

 

So, a major scale starting on the 3rd fret of the B string - D - is the same shape as the major scale starting on the 5th fret of the A string - also a D.

Edited April 1, 2024 by ambient

[Dad3353]

This one..?

 

Amazon : 5-String Bass Guitar Scale Wall Chart ...

 

 

I say 'Chapeau..!' to anyone actually learning any or all of these. Must have the memory of a troop of elephants. 

[SteveXFR]

1 hour ago, Dad3353 said:

This one..?

 

Amazon : 5-String Bass Guitar Scale Wall Chart ...

 

 

I say 'Chapeau..!' to anyone actually learning any or all of these. Must have the memory of a troop of elephants. 

 

That'll do nicely. Ta.

Natural minor is about all I'll ever use.

[ambient]

1 hour ago, Dad3353 said:

This one..?

 

Amazon : 5-String Bass Guitar Scale Wall Chart ...

 

 

I say 'Chapeau..!' to anyone actually learning any or all of these. Must have the memory of a troop of elephants. 

 

There's not really any need to memorise them. It's easier to just learn what makes a scale major or minor. They're just a series of tones and semitones. Whatever note you start on is the root. Learning that - to me at least - seems a lot easier and worthwhile than memorising patterns. 

[SteveXFR]

12 minutes ago, ambient said:

 

There's not really any need to memorise them. It's easier to just learn what makes a scale major or minor. They're just a series of tones and semitones. Whatever note you start on is the root. Learning that - to me at least - seems a lot easier and worthwhile than memorising patterns. 

 

I thought it would help with writing, especially coming up with fills and little solo breaks.

[Dad3353]

44 minutes ago, ambient said:

 

There's not really any need to memorise them. It's easier to just learn what makes a scale major or minor. They're just a series of tones and semitones. Whatever note you start on is the root. Learning that - to me at least - seems a lot easier and worthwhile than memorising patterns. 

 

Indeed, I fully agree. (I'm a drummer.  ...)