A dumb question

Sara17jessica · #1 03-26-2007, 09:56 AM

i know its a dumb question but i want to know how many scales are there on the bass and what are they ? im only asking because i only know a few

Snerek · #2 03-26-2007, 10:42 AM

this site might help you

http://www.angelfire.com/id/bass/

DocBop · #3 03-26-2007, 10:49 AM

Their are lots of scale, but most aren't typically used. You don't need to learn all the scales at once, IMO it is best to learn a Major and Natural Mino, then Major and Minor Pentatonic and learn them inside out. Learn how to make music with them, develop your ear, and technique with them. After that modes and other scales will come easy, you will have a point of reference to build on.

MakiSupaStar · #4 03-26-2007, 11:00 AM

Sliding scales are useful too... Those are scales that you can move up and down the fretboard and play in almost any key. Learn a minor and major one of these for your aresenal when playing with other people.

saxnbass · #5 03-26-2007, 11:12 AM

There are 12 major, 12 of 3 types of minor making 36 minor, and a lot of others (pentatonic, blues, diminished, etc.).

The major scales are the main ones to learn, and each major has 6 relative scales (called modes).

Attenergy · #6 03-27-2007, 01:12 PM

Thanks Snerek for that page link ... my question is, "what are the most important scales to learn as a jazz bassist?! Then I can study those scales on the page you provided ...

Attenergy · #7 03-28-2007, 04:27 PM

Thank You DocBop ... Thank you MakiSupaStar ... Thank you Saxnbass ... good information ...

Does anyone use the modes?!?! Is there any benefit by knowing them when you're pursuing Jazz?!?!?!

DocBop · #8 03-28-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Attenergy

Thank You DocBop ... Thank you MakiSupaStar ... Thank you Saxnbass ... good information ...

Does anyone use the modes?!?! Is there any benefit by knowing them when you're pursuing Jazz?!?!?!

Modes are very valuable and used all the time, but take things one step at a time. Best to start with basic like this thread talks about learn them inside out. Not only to play them but get the sound in your ear, learn the sound of different scale degrees against chords. You do that then you will be able to breeze through modes and other scales.

Attenergy · #9 03-28-2007, 05:12 PM

Thanks again DocBop!!! I know I am going to finally become a great bass player because of you guys and this site!!! I owe you guys BIGTIME ... Maybe I will name my first album after you guys (it better be a HUGE hit!!!)