Root on E string · frets 0-4
F Blues Scale bass box with the root on the E string.
Root on E string (0-4) G |----1-----3--4| D |----1-----3---| A |----1--2--3---| E |----1--------4|
Bass scale companion
F Blues Scale
Learn the F Blues scale on bass. Explore notes, intervals, and fretboard positions with an interactive chart.
- Notes
- F, Ab, Bb, Cb, C, Eb
- Steps
- W+H-W-H-H-W+H-W
- Sharps and flats
- Ab, Bb, Cb, Eb
- Box positions
- Root on E string (frets 0-4); Root on A string (frets 7-11)
1Fb3Ab4Bbb5Cb5Cb7Eb
Full fretboard map
Every F 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 F 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 7-11
F Blues Scale bass box with the root on the A string.
Root on A string (7-11) G |----8----10---| D |----8--9-10---| A |----8-------11| E |-7--8-------11|
Scale Degrees
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | F |
| b3 | m3 | Ab |
| 4 | P4 | Bb |
| b5 | d5 | Cb |
| 5 | P5 | C |
| b7 | m7 | Eb |
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.