Root on E string · frets 0-4
E Blues Scale bass box with the root on the E string.
Root on E string (0-4) G |-0-----2--3--4| D |-0-----2------| A |-0--1--2------| E |-0--------3---|
Bass scale companion
E Blues Scale
Learn the E Blues scale on bass. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- E, G, A, Bb, B, D
- Steps
- W+H-W-H-H-W+H-W
- Sharps and flats
- Bb
- Box positions
- Root on E string (frets 0-4); Root on A string (frets 6-10)
1Eb3G4Ab5Bb5Bb7D
Full fretboard map
Every E Blues 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 E Blues Scale
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 6-10
E Blues Scale bass box with the root on the A string.
Root on A string (6-10) G |----7-----9---| D |----7--8--9---| A |----7-------10| E |-6--7-------10|
Scale Degrees
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | E |
| b3 | m3 | G |
| 4 | P4 | A |
| b5 | d5 | Bb |
| 5 | P5 | B |
| b7 | m7 | D |
Chord Applications
Blues application: the minor third and lowered fifth are intentional blue notes against dominant harmony, rather than a claim that every accompaniment tone belongs to the scale.
Blues application: the minor third and lowered fifth are intentional blue notes against dominant harmony, rather than a claim that every accompaniment tone belongs to the scale.