Bass scales for BEADG tuning
Scales for bass guitar (BEADG tuning) with diagrams.
Movable scales for 5-string bass in the most common scale categories. The fingerboard diagrams are based on BEADG tuning. See also scales for EADGC tuning.
Whole fretboard
![D Major scale diagram whole fretboard](../images/bass/beadg_fretboard.png)
Major
The fingerboard diagram below shows a C Major scale with the first root note on 5th string (the B-string). The scale is movable and can be used for all Major scales.
![C Major scale diagram 5-stringed bass](../images/bass/c_major_5th_string_beadg.png)
Minor
Natural Minor
The fingerboard diagram below shows a C Natural Minor scale with the first root note on 5th string. The scale is movable and can be used for all Minor scales.
![C Minor scale diagram 5-stringed bass](../images/bass/c_minor_5th_string_beadg.png)
Harmonic Minor
The second category of Minor scales is the Harmonic Minor. C Harmonic Minor with the first root note on 5th string is presented in the picture below.
![C Minor Harmonic scale diagram 5-stringed bass](../images/bass/c_minor_harmonic_5th_string_beadg.png)
Melodic Minor
The third category of Minor scales is the Melodic Minor. C Melodic Minor with the first root note on 5th string is presented in the picture below.
![C Minor Melodic scale diagram 5-stringed bass](../images/bass/c_minor_melodic_5th_string_beadg.png)
Pentatonic
Pentatonic Major
The fingerboard diagram below shows a C Pentatonic Major scale with the first root note on 5th string. The scale is movable and can be used for all Pentatonic Major scales.
![C Pentatonic Major scale diagram 5-stringed bass](../images/bass/c_pentatonic_major_5th_string_beadg.png)
Pentatonic Minor
The fingerboard diagram below shows a C Pentatonic Minor scale with the first root note on 5th string. The scale is movable and can be used for all Pentatonic Minor scales.
![C Pentatonic Minor scale diagram 5-stringed bass](../images/bass/c_pentatonic_minor_5th_string_beadg.png)
For pdf presentations, see The Bass Scale Collection eBook for graphical overviews of scales in all keys in several categories.