Major Scales and Bass...Part Three

Ok so we went over the formula of the major scale and the circle of fifths.  Did you learn anything?  Were you able to apply it to your bass.  If you are looking for some patterns here is one...




Notice the how the red is the root of the scale.  The fingers of your left hand are 1 thru 4 or index to pinkey.  notice that each finger is assigned a fret.  Start on the red 2 and play the notes in order going up.  So it would be 2,4 then 1,2,4 of the next string (which is the A string) then 1,3,4 of the nest string (which is the D string).  Notice that it keeps going on the next string which is the G string. 
As you learn the fingering of the major scale on your bass you will find that there is patterns that you can follow.  If you move the root of the major scale from the 5th fret to the 12th fret and play the same fingering you will have a major scale.  It is the same every where you play it on your bass.  Next post I am going to start teaching you how to spell out chords.  For example, what notes make up a C chord?  They are C, E, G.  This is important when you are reading charts and writing bass lines.  See ya next time.  Happy New Year....