Diatonic Major Scale Riffs
Now that you’ve learned the major scale pattern, here are a few bass riffs that you can use directly out of that major scale.
Now that you’ve learned the major scale pattern, here are a few bass riffs that you can use directly out of that major scale.
The major scale is probably the most common scale you’ll end up using on the bass, and in this lesson, Colin has focused on using it specifically with a 5 string bass. The great thing about a 5 string is the symmetry you have… grab your bass and prepare to learn the scale!
Chromatic passing notes are a great way to add some extra push to your bass walks. In this lesson Colin deals with using chromatic passing notes in the major scale. Once you’ve done this lesson, checkout the lesson on chromatic passing notes in the minor scale as well.
This lesson on using the Major 7th in scales and soloing is really the second part of the lesson on Major 7th Chords.
If you haven’t watched that yet, we recommend reviewing that first to really make the most of this lesson.
The flatted 7th is an extremely useful tool for the bass player… here’s a lesson all about it!