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2 Diatonic Minor Root 5 Scale (1 position, closed)

This is the second lesson covering different variations around playing in this position of the fretboard. Checkout part 1 on the pentatonic first.

We’re in C major / A minor.

Here’s the Root 5 Diatonic Minor Scale / Aeolian tab:

And if you want to add in the extra three notes on the 6th string (and who doesn’t?), you’ll need this:

1 The Diatonic Minor Scale

The diatonic minor scale (diatonic meaning it contains 7 notes) can be played with many different fingerings on the bass. But you should start by remembering the pattern first and getting the right fingers assigned to the right frets.

0 Bass Symmetrics: Diatonic Minor

Just as we looked at bass symmetrics in major keys, here we will be applying the same theory to minor – again, knowing your I, IV, V theory will be important before tackling this lesson.