anyone know where I can find an easily understandable site with the important bass guitar scales I should learn?


I'm basically green to the bass (never learned guitar or anything like that) and need to work from the bottom of the hole up. A site with good beginner resources would be nice. This is for bass guitar though, not regular guitar (if there is a difference?) so please cite a source for that.

any other tips are welcome..


I've played drums for like 2 years now, but I think I would enjoy bass as well. Just need to figure out what to do.

there is no difference in scales for any instrument....every instrument plays the same scales lol, and bass guitar is no exception.


look up guitarmasterclass.net


they have tons of lessons and ive been a member there for 2 years now and its great!

so if I have a 4 string bass and I am looking at 6 string guitar scales, how do I apply them together?

I'll check it out anyway

scales have nothing to do with strings


every scale has the same notes lol

A guitar is tuned:

E
B
G
D
A
E

a bass:

G
D
A
E

a scale only has 6-7 notes, but is played over again on another octave to make it seem longer

so are there any particular scales I should learn first as a complete newbie?

regular Minor and Major scales


google allguitarchords.com


they have charts for everything

ok thanks

get a teacher

I'm too damn old for a teacher, and I got lots of free time so I thought I'd teach myself...

major and minor scales check out the site bassmasta they have a bunch of tabs that u should look through.

also i would strongly suggest buying this book its very helpfull for trying to improve finger strength and dexterity. its called "Hal Leonard Bass Fitness - An Exercising Handbook Book".

http://books-videos-music.musiciansfriend.com/product/Hal-Leonard-Bass-Fitness-An-Exercising-Handbook-Book?sku=904036&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=26052479

i also would suggest to you since you are obviously familiar with a forum lol, trying out this forum called talkbass. its better for stuff like this people are more knowledgeable for this kinda stuff on there and could probably help you.

if u have any questions feel free to pm me.



This post was edited by staysictonkpils on Feb 23 2010 09:30pm