Bass Scales: How to Play the G Major Scale

Learn how to play the G major scale on the bass guitar in this bass scales guitar lesson from Howcast.

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This is how to play the G major scale on the bass guitar. G, our lowest note, is gonna be on the E string, 3rd fret on the E string. And immediately, we skip up to the open A. B is 2nd fret on the A string, and C is 3rd fret, right next to it. Now, we have the open D, 2nd fret on the D string is E, 4th fret on the D string is F sharp, and we can play our open G down the scale. Here's what the scale sounds like.

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Chicago native John Sutton is a graduate of the music conservatory at Lawrence University ('04), and a graduate of Western Michigan University, earning a M.M. in Jazz Performance ('07). Sutton is also a classroom leader for Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s Jazz Alive! and Discover Music, Discover Life programs. John has played bass alongside internationally recognized jazz artists like Stefon Harris, Fred Hersch and Billy Hart. He has performed on some of the best stages across North and Central America and Europe, including Avery Fischer Hall in Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and D.C.’s Kennedy Center. He currently lives in Chicago and New York City, working as a bassist, composer, educator, and songwriter.