The finger patterns are the same, even though the scales are written differently. Bass clef almost all chord scales are related to one of four parent scales. Scales and primary chords write the specified scale on the staff in whole notes for each clef. Of course, there are countless variations of different scales and modes on bass guitar. Fretboard navigation method for 5string bass low b based on an instrument specific modification of the caged guitar method, using octave shapes rather than open position chord shapes for ease and simplicity of use. By simply adding one chromatic note, you can convert the most commonly used scales into bebop scales. Learn bass guitar scales and modes bass guitar scales represent structure and patterns in our music, and starting to learn those patterns makes it suddenly easier to recognize, understand and apply them. This makes hitting those target notes much easier and facilitates the seamless connection of one chord to another. The c clef can move around the staff to redefine middle c.
Three of the keys can also be written with their enharmonic equivalents, and so there are 12 major scales by sound, but 15 major scales by sight, when you write them out. This page shows piano and treble clef diagrams of all minor scales, starting from note c. The solution below shows the a major scale notes, intervals and scale degrees on the piano, treble clef and bass clef. They show the scales as played on a 4 string bass with standard tuning.
There are many ways to play the major scale on the bass fingerboard. Much bassoon music uses the tenor clef to make the reading of music in the higher registers easier. Major scales for bass clef brian kane books available at music retailers nationwide, and internationally through sunhawk digital music at. C major 1 41 1 o 3 1 1 0 1 2 4 2 2 1 two octave scales 3 o 2 o 1 2 4 1 1 3 2 2 o 1 2 o 1 4 1 1 3 4 2 1 d major 4 1 4 1 2 1 1 bass 4 0. Here are pdfs for the 12 major scales in treble clef and bass clef. Three octave scales have the same patterns and sound as two, just higher. Also, we have to keep in mind the two zones that make up each octave register on the keyboard. For a quick summary of this topic, have a look at major scale. Not all keys can be played in 3 octaves on the bass. D major scale e major scale f major scale g major scale a major scale eb major scale ab major scale bb major scale chromatic scale 1 octave chromatic scale 2 octave etudes. Daily routine and scales for euphonium bass clef, level 1. All 12 major scales for the treble clef baritone are listed here. Tenor clef major and minor scales sheet music for piano.
My advice is, until you have mastered the major and minor scales, stay away from them. All bass guitar scales can be sorted by number of notes. Notice that each scale uses only the accidentals used in the. Here are pdfs for the 12 major scales in treble clef. This routine should be preceded by breathing and mouthpiece buzzing exercises. Viola music, for instance, is written in alto clef, where the c clef is placed on the middle line. Draw the treble clef in the first measure and the bass clef in the second measure. You can play them to the highest note available on your bass and then descend to the lowest note of that scale on the bass and back to the root. Sometimes the bass clef can be more difficult to remember than the treble clef. The lesson steps then explain how to identify the a major scale note interval positions, choose the note names and scale degree names. Do not use a key signature, but remember to add any necessary sharp or flat signs. Blues scales for bass clef brian kane books available at music retailers nationwide, and internationally through sunhawk digital music at. Nov 21, 2016 the bass clef scale is an easy to learn scale that will widely improve your piano paying. Print and download in pdf or midi tenor clef major and minor scales.
Notice that each scale uses only the accidentals used. The key to doing this is focusing on which white keys and which black keys are part of the scale. Celebrating excellence for over twenty years baritone bass clef audition music for baritone. Here are all the major scales on the bass clef along with a printable pdf file to keep with you. The rest of the notation examples will be shown in treble clef, but all the examples are provided for. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. To make an arpeggio, take the following scale degrees from the major scale. Write as semibreves whole notes the scales named below. You will find it much easier to tackle advanced bass. B major e major a major d major g major bass clef bass or lower tessitura for trombone title. The bass clef scale is an easy to learn scale that will widely improve your piano paying.
Most traditional scales have seven notes the major scale for example. In abrsm grade one music theory, you need to know about four major scales. The first major scale fingering you should learn covers a fourfret span. It is advisable to read the following modules before attempting questions on major scales. We will take a look at diagrams of this scale on the piano keyboard, treble and bass clef.
Oneoctave natural minor scale bass scales studybass. Now we will take a look at the f major scale in music notation. Learn minor pentatonic, major pentatonic, major and blues scales for bass guitar. The e flat major scale on piano, treble and bass clef. Major and minor bass guitar scales bass books and music. There are also pentatonic scales, which have five notes hence the pent in pentatonic, and other unique scales with different numbers, such as six or eight. For some people it can seem a little harder to learn the the treble clef. With a little bit of practice you will be playing these scales in no time. Now that you have a handy list of major scales at your fingertips, you are ready to either learn how to play them or use them to. So if the chords c major, f major, and g major occur frequently in the song, it is more appropriate to call the key c major.
If the chords a minor, d minor, and e minor occur frequently. The 12 major scales are one the very basic fundamentals of music, and its incredibly important. The bass scales chart below shows three common bass scales pentatonic minor, blues and major as patterns on a fretboard. Euphonium bass clef alto saxophone massachusetts music. If the chords a minor, d minor, and e minor occur frequently in the song, it is more appropriate to call the key a minor.
Youll find the scales with sharps in their key signatures first. In trinity grade one music theory, you need to know about three major scales. The melodic minor scale is different on the way up the scale than on the way down the scale. The rest of the notation examples will be shown in treble clef, but all the examples are provided for reference in the others 3 clefs as well at the end of this lesson. Here youll find the bass clef scales the major scales with their key signatures. If you want to see the fingerings to play the scales on the piano, go to piano scales. The two dots on the right of the bass clef symbol surround the line on. The notes above are all natural however any of this notes can be raised or lowered a half. Bass scales chart a free printable bass guitar scales. Bass clef scale cello sheet music, cello music, trombone. Major scales and arpeggios scarsdale public schools. Youll find the scales with sharps in their key signatures first and scales with flats in their key signatures second.
This fingering uses onefingerperfret and begins with your 2nd finger on the root note of the scale. Bebop scales almost magically turn scales into jazz lines, adding melodic flow and logical forward motion to your solos. All scales and patterns can be played many different ways on the bass fretboard. The symbol of the bass clef is derived from the old german way of writing f. Going up, the 3rd scale degree is flat, but the rest is like a major scale, and going down it is the same as a natural minor scale. We will take a look at the notes of this scale, its intervals, degrees, modes, relative minor, diatonic triads, fingering and more. As always a more long term solution to fretboard navigation is to see scales as interval shapes rather than note names as these are universal to all scales, arpeggios and chords rather than specific to one particular root note with this. Celebrating excellence for over twenty years trombone bass clef audition music for trombone. All keys are shown, including the commonly used 12 keys of the circle of fifths diagram, and other theoretical ie. Jul 20, 2015 the 12 major scales are one the very basic fundamentals of music, and its incredibly important. Its an excellent skill to be able to quickly and easily visualize scales on the piano. The first fingering to learn for the one octave natural minor scale is fairly easy. Here it is in all 4 commonly used clefs treble, bass, alto and tenor. Scales and modes for bass pdf in this lesson i introduce the concept of scales and modes and.
Apr 22, 2019 most traditional scales have seven notes the major scale for example. Notice that each scale uses only the accidentals used in. The tenor clef is a c clef, which defines middle c by the center of its bracket. With the knowledge of both major and minor scales, you have taken your first baby steps in understanding music theory. Comments are turned off autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. The two dots on the right of the bass clef symbol surround the line on which f pitch is written. In this lesson we will learn how to play the e major scale. Scroll down to download a printable pdf version of the chart, with no login or signup required.
Baritone treble clef major scales with fingerings by. For most people the treble clef is the more common of the two scales. In fact, all major scales follow the same pattern of tones and semitones, so try to remember it. Major scales from sharp key signatures in the bass clef. The solution below shows the a major scale notes, intervals and scale degrees on the piano, treble clef and bass clef the lesson steps then explain how to identify the a major scale note interval positions, choose the note names and scale degree names for a quick summary of this topic, have a look at major scale. D major scale e major scale f major scale g major scale a major scale eb major scale ab major scale bb major scale chromatic scale 1 octave chromatic scale 2 octave etudes bass clef only. You will want to use one finger per fret to cover the fourfret range.
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