Bass Fretboard

Ok we need to know the fretboard well so that we are able to press on the desire notes.
You can't play the the C Major scale without knowing the notes on the fretboard.

For the Bass Guitar, the open strings are tuned as E A D G
( same as acoustic/electric guitar)
When you pressed on the 12th fret the tuning will also be E A D G ( 12notes = 1 cycle), you will get different pitch. The further the frets the higher the notes.

On a 4 string bass, the lowest and thickest string is the open E string. 1st fret will be F, 2nd fret will be F# (or Gb), 3rd fret G, 4th fret G# (or Ab), 5th is A, 6th fret A# (or Bb) 7th fret is B,
8th fret is C and so on.

Just remember that in between E and F there is no sharp or flat and in between B and C there is also no sharp and flat.












For a clearer picture and also the notes on the staff and bass tab, please go to:
http://www.guitarnoise.com/faq.php?id=128

Have fun!!

Ben