E Major Scale For Bass

Bass Major Scale Pattern: E, E Major, Emaj

This post will show the E major scale for bass guitar. Easy bass guitar scale learning guide and scale diagram.

E Major Scale For Bass
E Major Scale For Bass

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E Major Scale For Bass

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  • E Major Scale: E F# G# A B C# D#
  • E Major Key Signature: 4 Sharps
  • E Major Chord 3 Notes: E G# B (1-3-5)
  • E Major Relative Minor: 6th Degree C#m Natural Scale
  • E Major Pentatonic Scale Notes: E F# G# B C#
  • Scale Formula: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  • Scale Intervals: W W H W W W H

Major Key Chord Sequence: Maj min min Maj Maj min dim

  • Major: 1-4-5
  • Minor: 2-3-6
  • Diminished: 7

Chords In The Key Of C Major

  • I – Emaj – Emaj7
  • ii – F#min – F#min7
  • iii – G#min – G#min7
  • IV – Amaj – Amaj7
  • V – Bmaj – B7
  • vi – C#min – C#min7
  • vii – D#dim – D#m7b5